Bill is right, I have had 3 tanks...2 of which I feel I have done correctly...and I cycled those tanks for about 5 weeks each before I knew I was ready, and to verify, I took my water to LFS to test.Originally Posted by bstreep
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Seriously, plan on this process taking WEEKS, not days. Otherwise, just reach into your wallet, take out a handful of $20 bills, and tear them up. There are no real shortcuts in this hobby.
The new tank I set up here in the next couple of months will be no different. I have had rocks curing in the garage for a couple of weeks now...and I have a 29 gallon filled with about 40 - 50 lbs of rock. I will throw my rock in, a couple peices from the 29 gallon and let nature takes its course for the following 5 weeks (possibly a little shorter because the rocks are already curing, but I am in NO rush)...
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