24nanoguy Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 My light is going to stay on my other tank till the cycle is done, will it affect my cycle? I'll have dead/dried live rock, live sand, but no light till its ready. Any ill affects w/o light? Link to comment
mmcguffi Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 My light is going to stay on my other tank till the cycle is done, will it affect my cycle? I'll have dead/dried live rock, live sand, but no light till its ready.Any ill affects w/o light? Possibly some coralline bleaching (if there is no source of light at all) but since your live rock is not live, I think you should be good. Link to comment
doppelganger Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Possibly some coralline bleaching (if there is no source of light at all) but since your live rock is not live, I think you should be good. +1. You'll probably be better off without having to battle as much algae as well. Link to comment
RayWhisperer Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I've been reefing for quite some time now. I never cycle with a light on. If it's an all in one type tank, I do recommend keeping the feeding lid perched open a bit to allow oxygen exchange freely. Once the cycle is complete, do two water changes in a week and run that light. Hardly ever have algae problems. Link to comment
24nanoguy Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 I've been reefing for quite some time now. I never cycle with a light on. If it's an all in one type tank, I do recommend keeping the feeding lid perched open a bit to allow oxygen exchange freely. Once the cycle is complete, do two water changes in a week and run that light. Hardly ever have algae problems. It's just a plain old 30G with a hang on filter, and skimmer. I'm going to finish setting it up tonight and get it cycling. Just wanted to be sure I wasn't going to have a two month cycle.. lol Link to comment
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