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You are here: Home / Other / Using the Aquarium Cycle Kit

Using the Aquarium Cycle Kit

by Kenneth Wingerter

One of the more fundamental tasks one must undertake when maintaining a saltwater aquarium is controlling nitrogenous waste. Most critical is the elimination of ammonia and nitrite, which are both highly toxic and can “crash” a tank in very short time. Fortunately, this job is naturally (and quite effectively) handled by various microbes. These, the nitrifying bacteria/archaea, form a fairly diverse group. Nitrifiers generate metabolic energy by oxidizing ammonia and nitrite into nitrite and nitrate, respectively. While not desirable in very high concentrations, nitrate is considerably less toxic than its precursors.

Nitrifiers are ubiquitous in the natural environment, including saltwater, freshwater and soils. Generally, all it takes is a small quantity of water, rock or substrate from an “established” system to colonize a newly set up, sterile tank. Once a large population of nitrifiers has established itself–to the extent that ammonia and nitrite are metabolized so quickly that they never reach detectable concentrations–the system is said to be “cycled.”

As a matter of routine, aquaria are cycled before any animals, including fish, are added. This process can take as long as weeks and can thoroughly test the patience of many hobbyists. In order to speed up the nitrogen cycle, one may resort to the use of bottled inocula. Such products might contain different microbial species but typically include Nitrosomonas (an ammonia oxidizer) and Nitrobacter (a nitrite oxidizer).

Fishless aquarium cycling

Cycle your Aquarium Right with Nitrocycle!Before aquarists enjoyed the convenience and consistency of bottled products, they had to use water, rock or substrate from other tanks. While this approach certainly works, it also poses the risk of introducing undesirable organisms such as pathogenic bacteria, parasites and nuisance algae.

To add a source of ammonia–a fuel to get the inoculum going–many keepers added a so-called starter fish. This was usually a cheap, hardy fish such as a damselfish. Sometimes the fish survives the ordeal, sometimes not, but either way, it suffers. Thus, most of us would agree that this practice raises distinct ethical concerns!

Some hobbyists have avoided this by alternatively using dead organic material such as a couple pieces of prawn. While this worked pretty well, it often left a stinky, dirty mess behind. Worse, it promoted the growth of organoheterotrophs that compete with the nitrifiers.

To address these problems, hobbyists developed what are now known as fishless cycling methods. These methods usually involve adding (rather than yucky rotten fish food) a carefully measured dose of inorganic nitrogenous material (generally ammonia-based) as a starting fuel.

Fast and easy

One can obtain relatively fast and predictable results when using bottled inoculants and specially prepared inorganic cycling fuels–as with the Aquarium Cycle Kit! This complete package includes TurboStart 900 by Fritz and NitroCycle by AlgaeBarn. TurboStart 900 contains multiple species of ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria. NitroCycle is a specially formulated, inorganic nitrifying fuel. The kit is designed such that you can easily measure components as to get fast results with no problems.

It’s quite easy to find the right dosage for your system:

 

Size TurboStart Treats (gallons) NitroCycle Quantity (238mL) NitroCycle Treats (gallons)
1 oz 25 1 238
4 oz 100 1 238
16 oz 400 2 476
32 oz 800 4 952
128 oz 3200 14 3332

 

Now, it’s impossible to say exactly how fast, since every tank is different with regards to temperature, water chemistry, flow dynamics, biomedia, etc. But in some cases, systems cycle out completely in five days. If you really want to speed things up, raise the water temperature to around 83 or 84 degrees F (just remember to lower the temperature when the cycling period is over!).

During the process, you’ll observe lots of ammonia, then lots of nitrite. But as the bacteria multiply and use up the NitroCycle, you’ll notice increasing nitrate levels. And how does one know when the system is fully cycled? That’s easy: When ammonia and nitrite are no longer detected in the water! For this, you should regularly test for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.

The unending cycle

At this point, it is likely safe to begin stocking. It is best to stock a system incrementally, testing along the way. This often means acquiring no more than one or maybe two animals at a time. By taking things slowly and gradually, you can avoid ammonia spikes that may occur when the bioload exceeds the capacity of the bacteria to rapidly metabolize it to nitrate. To be on the safe side, continue to test ammonia, nitrite and nitrate often.

Before you bring home your first animal(s), perform a large water change. This will refresh the system water of lost trace elements and depleted alkalinity as well as dilute the nitrate that surely has accumulated. Ideally, nitrate should always be kept below 10 ppm; less than 1-2 ppm is even better.

From time to time, situations may arise (medications, power outages, equipment failure, disruptions to biofilter, etc.) that can reduce populations of nitrifying bacteria. These events can result in spikes of ammonia and/or nitrite. Aside from emergency water changes, it is totally acceptable (and indeed advisable) to add some more TurboStart. Assuming the cause of the root problem has been remedied, this will accelerate the rebounding of the biofilter. What you should not do in these situations is add NitroCycle. In fact, you should never use NitroCycle or any other product containing ammonia/nitrite in a tank while it contains live animals!

Conclusion

The nitrogen cycle is certainly one process you can’t skip. While it might be downright torturous to sit through (can’t wait to start getting fish and corals, right?), it doesn’t have to be complicated or take forever. And, if you go with a clean, inorganic fuel source, it doesn’t have to end with a disgusting mess. All great reasons to trust the Aquarium Cycle Kit! And what to do for even more thorough system conditioning and more long-term nitrogen stability? For a functionally complete microbiome, including aerobic/anaerobic biomedia (MarinePure) and denitrifying bacteria (PNS Substrate Sauce), simply upgrade to the Ultimate Aquarium Cycle Kit.

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  1. kmeyersusmc says

    November 8, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    Nice

    Reply
    • OU812 Reefing says

      November 14, 2021 at 9:03 am

      Did a fishless cycle worked out fine

      Reply
      • Mark Keller says

        November 22, 2021 at 5:11 pm

        I’ll be trying this in January

        Reply
        • kylewyatt74 says

          November 24, 2021 at 8:31 am

          Nice

          Reply
        • kylewyatt74 says

          November 24, 2021 at 8:31 am

          Nice

          Reply
          • Cameron says

            December 20, 2021 at 9:44 pm

            That seems very great. I would love to use it

        • kylewyatt74 says

          November 24, 2021 at 8:31 am

          Nice

          Reply
        • Josue Burgos says

          December 4, 2021 at 10:40 am

          Nice

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        • Lynn says

          December 13, 2021 at 4:14 pm

          cool

          Reply
      • Edwards says

        December 12, 2021 at 11:08 am

        Kitts are the best way to go. Especially if you’re tying out something new. Give you the best chance of succes

        Reply
      • Stewart Sbordone says

        December 13, 2021 at 10:00 am

        The best type of cycling!

        Reply
      • Lynn says

        December 13, 2021 at 4:13 pm

        me also!

        Reply
      • Wynn Huynh says

        December 30, 2021 at 12:22 pm

        I need to try this myself!

        Reply
    • Wesley Hicks says

      November 23, 2021 at 12:02 pm

      Very good read

      Reply
    • Wesley Hicks says

      November 23, 2021 at 12:02 pm

      Very good read

      Reply
    • Glenn says

      November 28, 2021 at 1:53 pm

      I’ve always cycled with damsels and then had a problem with aggressive fish. This should be much better.

      Reply
    • Evan Johannsen says

      November 29, 2021 at 2:46 pm

      I agree very informative

      Reply
    • thayer yasin says

      December 5, 2021 at 7:30 pm

      Awesome

      Reply
      • Joshua Smith says

        December 23, 2021 at 8:22 am

        Works great!

        Reply
      • Joshua Smith says

        December 23, 2021 at 8:22 am

        Works great!

        Reply
  2. kmeyersusmc says

    November 8, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    Nice

    Reply
  3. srortega says

    November 8, 2021 at 3:43 pm

    Makes sense to me

    Reply
  4. Jason Stuhmer says

    November 8, 2021 at 4:14 pm

    Nice

    Reply
  5. Mark Miller says

    November 8, 2021 at 4:15 pm

    Love fishless cycling. Great idea to make it an all in one kit.

    Reply
  6. Bob Trimper says

    November 8, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    Go fishless!

    Reply
    • diana says

      December 1, 2021 at 1:17 pm

      I like starting a fishless cycle with Fritz TurboStart 900 and Fishless Fuel

      Reply
  7. Merlin Ruiz says

    November 8, 2021 at 4:27 pm

    I haven’t used this product for a fishless cycle but I’ve heard that is very good.

    Reply
  8. Merlin Ruiz says

    November 8, 2021 at 4:28 pm

    I’ve heard good thing about this product on many different blogs.

    Reply
  9. Merlin Ruiz says

    November 8, 2021 at 4:28 pm

    I’ve heard good thing about this product on many different blogs.

    Reply
  10. Merlin Ruiz says

    November 8, 2021 at 4:28 pm

    I’ve heard good thing about this product on many different blogs.

    Reply
  11. Ryan says

    November 8, 2021 at 4:33 pm

    Trying this on a nano-tank I’m setting up for my son.

    Reply
  12. Heath Weitzel says

    November 8, 2021 at 4:34 pm

    Great stuff

    Reply
  13. scottsfca says

    November 8, 2021 at 4:45 pm

    I’ve used this twice and love it.

    Reply
  14. keckke says

    November 8, 2021 at 4:59 pm

    Hopefully will be able to use this on my next tank

    Reply
  15. Lea Richmond says

    November 8, 2021 at 5:16 pm

    Been working wonders on my new setup

    Reply
  16. Patricia Norris says

    November 8, 2021 at 5:19 pm

    Just used this to cycle a tank for a friend, worked great!

    Reply
  17. M says

    November 8, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    ?

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  18. Alex says

    November 8, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    Nice

    Reply
  19. M says

    November 8, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    Cool

    Reply
  20. M says

    November 8, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    Awesome

    Reply
  21. M says

    November 8, 2021 at 5:22 pm

    Now all I need is an aquarium

    Reply
  22. Christopher Andrew Catherman says

    November 8, 2021 at 5:32 pm

    Very good products!

    Reply
  23. jeff.hershner says

    November 8, 2021 at 5:33 pm

    Wish I knew this product was available when I needed it.

    Reply
  24. Tyler says

    November 8, 2021 at 5:34 pm

    Interesting product. A good start for someone with a new aquarium

    Reply
  25. Chris MacDonald says

    November 8, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    Good article

    Reply
  26. Chris MacDonald says

    November 8, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    Good article

    Reply
  27. stephen miller says

    November 8, 2021 at 5:56 pm

    Awesome

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    • finnianzsheehan says

      November 25, 2021 at 10:41 am

      Sounds good

      Reply
  28. Chris Poynter says

    November 8, 2021 at 6:04 pm

    If you want a custom aquascape that requires sculpting from dry rock, this is a necessity.

    Reply
  29. Lindsay Marino says

    November 8, 2021 at 6:26 pm

    Great blog! If you start your tank right you’re destined for success

    Reply
  30. Derrick Lambert says

    November 8, 2021 at 6:49 pm

    I’ve never done a fishless cycle. Always used chromis or clowns with multiple bottles of bacteria. Always had good luck doing it this way. I know fishless is now the way to go but I guess I’m just old fashioned!

    Reply
  31. marshallbros59701 says

    November 8, 2021 at 7:26 pm

    Cycled three tanks now using this it works great.

    Reply
  32. James says

    November 8, 2021 at 7:43 pm

    Used turbo start and it was amazing.

    Reply
    • thayer yasin says

      December 5, 2021 at 7:31 pm

      Need your running perfect us it

      Reply
  33. Austin Karpola says

    November 8, 2021 at 8:10 pm

    Obligatory comment.

    Reply
  34. Richard Allen says

    November 8, 2021 at 8:16 pm

    Plan on using this for my upcoming nano build.

    Reply
  35. Jessica Turner says

    November 8, 2021 at 8:17 pm

    I’ll have to try this next time I start a tank. Thanks for the info!

    Reply
  36. Richard Allen says

    November 8, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    Plan on using this soon for a nano build.

    Reply
  37. Richard Allen says

    November 8, 2021 at 8:22 pm

    Will be using this soon on an upcoming nano build.

    Reply
  38. Andy Stipe says

    November 8, 2021 at 8:25 pm

    great info!

    Reply
  39. jhoffman says

    November 8, 2021 at 8:30 pm

    Good article.

    Reply
  40. Christopher Snyder says

    November 8, 2021 at 9:23 pm

    Love it

    Reply
  41. Christopher Snyder says

    November 8, 2021 at 9:23 pm

    Love it

    Reply
  42. Art Mulanax says

    November 8, 2021 at 9:28 pm

    Bewst way to start a new tank

    Reply
  43. Clinton R DeVine says

    November 8, 2021 at 10:08 pm

    Can’t wait to get another aquarium to use this kit again. Works amazing.

    Reply
  44. Arthur says

    November 8, 2021 at 10:25 pm

    I would like to try it.

    Reply
  45. Mark J Laber jr says

    November 8, 2021 at 10:30 pm

    Nice

    Reply
  46. Dallas Tippie says

    November 8, 2021 at 11:10 pm

    This looks like a great way to cycle a tank.

    Reply
  47. Michael Pimental says

    November 9, 2021 at 4:50 am

    Awsome

    Reply
  48. Josh says

    November 9, 2021 at 5:30 am

    This worked well.

    Reply
  49. Menezes Industries says

    November 9, 2021 at 5:59 am

    This would be really cool to use, fishless cycling is amazing

    Reply
  50. Blake Rickels says

    November 9, 2021 at 6:07 am

    Great article!

    Reply
  51. Blake Rickels says

    November 9, 2021 at 6:09 am

    Nice article!

    Reply
  52. Kevin Johnson says

    November 9, 2021 at 6:11 am

    Perfect for the fishless cycle.

    Reply
  53. Ray says

    November 9, 2021 at 6:27 am

    I can’t wait to try it on my new tank!

    Reply
  54. Dan says

    November 9, 2021 at 6:57 am

    I would definitely like to try this natural way next tank around.

    Reply
  55. William Zuk says

    November 9, 2021 at 7:08 am

    Good read. Go fishless!

    Reply
  56. Shawn Vest says

    November 9, 2021 at 7:42 am

    Awesome! What an amazing way to help fast track mew reefers into the hobby and make it simple for them!

    Reply
  57. Jason Vazzano says

    November 9, 2021 at 8:01 am

    Comment

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  58. Edward leslie says

    November 9, 2021 at 8:20 am

    Good for starting out a system

    Reply
  59. Ethan Montoya says

    November 9, 2021 at 8:34 am

    Great write up!

    Reply
  60. Christina Wahrmund says

    November 9, 2021 at 8:57 am

    Thanks for the information!

    Reply
  61. Tori says

    November 9, 2021 at 9:19 am

    Great read! Will refer to this when I start my next tank.

    Reply
  62. Erin Rogers says

    November 9, 2021 at 9:31 am

    Always an advocate for fishless

    Reply
  63. rrusch24 says

    November 9, 2021 at 9:33 am

    Best cycling kit I have used to date. Tank #7 and fishless cycling!

    Reply
  64. Michael Fox says

    November 9, 2021 at 9:39 am

    I’ll be using this on my next tank

    Reply
  65. Ty Engelke says

    November 9, 2021 at 10:06 am

    Fishless is the future

    Reply
  66. Brandon says

    November 9, 2021 at 10:19 am

    Instant gratification for those of us that can sometimes be impatient getting into this hobby! 🙂

    Reply
  67. Russell Dugard says

    November 9, 2021 at 11:16 am

    waiting to see

    Reply
  68. Russell Dugard says

    November 9, 2021 at 11:17 am

    hope to find out

    Reply
  69. Mr Papu says

    November 9, 2021 at 11:18 am

    Is it only good for a new tank?

    Reply
  70. Kevin Weisen says

    November 9, 2021 at 11:43 am

    The best Tank Cycle kit I ever uses. Thanks Algaebarn

    Reply
  71. Reginald(DJ) Kimble says

    November 9, 2021 at 11:50 am

    what is the average amount of time for a new tank to cycle?

    Reply
  72. MARSHALL SANDS says

    November 9, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    ? awsome

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  73. MARSHALL SANDS says

    November 9, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    ? awsome

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  74. MARSHALL SANDS says

    November 9, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    ? awsome

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  75. MARSHALL SANDS says

    November 9, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    ? awsome

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  76. MARSHALL SANDS says

    November 9, 2021 at 12:02 pm

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  77. MARSHALL SANDS says

    November 9, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    ? awsome

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  78. MARSHALL SANDS says

    November 9, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    ? awsome

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  79. MARSHALL SANDS says

    November 9, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    ? awsome

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  80. Lilly moore says

    November 9, 2021 at 12:58 pm

    Cool

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  81. Matt H says

    November 9, 2021 at 1:28 pm

    Nice

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  82. Joshua DenBoer says

    November 9, 2021 at 1:37 pm

    Looks like some good stuff

    Reply
  83. Christie Frazier says

    November 9, 2021 at 2:50 pm

    Just stated this last week in a brute. Waiting patiently so I can order me tank !!

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  84. Brandon Seay says

    November 9, 2021 at 4:41 pm

    Comment for cade

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  85. Brandon Seay says

    November 9, 2021 at 4:43 pm

    Good info

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  86. Danielle says

    November 9, 2021 at 4:59 pm

    Great write up on the process, especially for people who may be unfamiliar

    Reply
  87. Ryan Smith says

    November 9, 2021 at 5:32 pm

    Amazing article!!!

    Reply
  88. sdpyle says

    November 9, 2021 at 6:47 pm

    I’ll give this a try on my next tank.

    Reply
  89. William Wahl says

    November 9, 2021 at 7:33 pm

    Works like a charm! Great article!

    Reply
  90. William Wahl says

    November 9, 2021 at 7:35 pm

    Works like a charm!

    Reply
  91. oodydog says

    November 10, 2021 at 8:35 am

    Good article

    Reply
  92. JessU says

    November 10, 2021 at 8:43 am

    The nitrification cycle is so important and it’s easy to chase the numbers. Like all experts say, keep them steady and you’ll be g2g!

    Reply
  93. Dan Norwood says

    November 10, 2021 at 9:06 am

    Nice

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  94. Griffin Adwar says

    November 10, 2021 at 12:04 pm

    good to have a kit, makes it simple and fritzyme works so fast

    Reply
  95. Clifton Gill says

    November 10, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    Have a new tank coming in soon and might give this a try, in addition to the PNS stuff.

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  96. Patricia Norris says

    November 10, 2021 at 3:39 pm

    Product works great, I’m always suggesting it to new aquariust.

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  97. Joshua Vaisman says

    November 10, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    Didn’t know Algaebarn has a fishless cycling product – very cool!

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  98. Chun Chan says

    November 10, 2021 at 3:52 pm

    Hyped

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  99. csordellini says

    November 10, 2021 at 6:08 pm

    Very nice

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  100. Peter Davis says

    November 10, 2021 at 6:15 pm

    Awesome

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  101. Peter Davis says

    November 10, 2021 at 6:15 pm

    Nice

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  102. Randy says

    November 10, 2021 at 11:56 pm

    ?

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  103. Marco Martinez says

    November 11, 2021 at 9:11 am

    Good article!

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  104. Paul Guilliam says

    November 11, 2021 at 11:07 am

    That is awesome

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  105. Ryan says

    November 11, 2021 at 2:22 pm

    Good article

    Reply
  106. Bryan Luallen says

    November 11, 2021 at 3:50 pm

    What an informative blog. I can easily incorporate these tips in my reef keeping.

    Reply
  107. Matthew Armstrong says

    November 11, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    Will defendant try this next tank I get

    Reply
  108. Craig Case says

    November 12, 2021 at 8:01 am

    I spent a ton on dr Tim’s and was a major let down my wife ordered this kit after watching me cuss for days the fritz and nitrocycle had my tank do a complete 180. Won’t start another tank without it.

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  109. Emilie Lockley says

    November 12, 2021 at 10:28 pm

    Good Info

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  110. Shawn B says

    November 12, 2021 at 10:41 pm

    This will come in great if I get a new tank! Thanks Algae Barn

    Reply
  111. David Todorov says

    November 13, 2021 at 6:37 am

    I’ve used this, but be careful with the dosing or you’ll end up with of the chart nitrates for a long time

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  112. David Todorov says

    November 13, 2021 at 6:37 am

    I’ve used this, but be careful with the dosing or you’ll end up with of the chart nitrates for a long time

    Reply
  113. David Todorov says

    November 13, 2021 at 6:37 am

    I’ve used this, but be careful with the dosing or you’ll end up with of the chart nitrates for a long time

    Reply
  114. David Todorov says

    November 13, 2021 at 6:37 am

    I’ve used this, but be careful with the dosing or you’ll end up with of the chart nitrates for a long time

    Reply
  115. David Todorov says

    November 13, 2021 at 6:37 am

    I’ve used this, but be careful with the dosing or you’ll end up with of the chart nitrates for a long time

    Reply
  116. David Todorov says

    November 13, 2021 at 6:40 am

    Good info

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  117. Sawyer Breslow says

    November 13, 2021 at 9:42 am

    Cycling is a must!

    Reply
  118. Billy Seale says

    November 13, 2021 at 11:23 am

    Good article

    Reply
  119. Michael Luong says

    November 13, 2021 at 7:08 pm

    Love it

    Reply
    • Taylor Merritt says

      November 19, 2021 at 8:17 am

      Great info!

      Reply
  120. Eric says

    November 13, 2021 at 10:35 pm

    Awesome

    Reply
  121. Brandon Romani says

    November 14, 2021 at 5:38 am

    Def used it and it works!

    Reply
  122. Jorge Cabrera says

    November 14, 2021 at 6:45 am

    Awesome article!!!! Thank you

    Reply
  123. Bobby Layland says

    November 14, 2021 at 10:00 am

    Will be using this for the new office tank

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  124. Bobby Layland says

    November 14, 2021 at 10:12 am

    I will be using this on the next build

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  125. Tim Brown says

    November 14, 2021 at 1:36 pm

    One of the most often overlooked pieces of a fish tank.

    Reply
  126. Eric says

    November 14, 2021 at 2:36 pm

    Nice!

    Reply
  127. Austin Metzger says

    November 15, 2021 at 6:19 am

    Awesome!

    Reply
  128. Maria Lynn Slabonik says

    November 15, 2021 at 6:58 am

    Very informative article, thanks! I will definitely use on next tank I win, lol!

    Reply
  129. Travis Phifer says

    November 15, 2021 at 9:01 am

    I love this cycling information.

    Reply
  130. stephen doerr says

    November 15, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    If more beginning aquarists would read and understand articles such as this, there would be less frustration and questions on forums. Good Job!

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    • Chris says

      November 15, 2021 at 12:38 pm

      Great article and easy to understand.

      Reply
  131. Jenny L Schaefer says

    November 15, 2021 at 3:04 pm

    Wish I knew when I had a fishless!

    Reply
  132. Jenny L Schaefer says

    November 15, 2021 at 3:04 pm

    Wish I knew when I had a fishless!

    Reply
  133. Emily Bell says

    November 15, 2021 at 3:05 pm

    Have used this kit once and it worked awesome!

    Reply
  134. jeff.hershner says

    November 15, 2021 at 3:07 pm

    I wish I knew about this when I was setting up my tank.

    Reply
  135. Scott Lazzaro says

    November 15, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    Awesome.

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  136. Aaron Jones says

    November 15, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    Cool

    Reply
  137. Seth Christopher says

    November 15, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    Neat

    Reply
  138. Dan Brands says

    November 15, 2021 at 3:22 pm

    This is a great method to boost the health of your aquarium quickly.

    Reply
  139. scotty8284 says

    November 15, 2021 at 4:06 pm

    A healthy tank should be our goal, and this gets it off to a good start.

    Reply
  140. John Kellar says

    November 15, 2021 at 4:12 pm

    I want to try this fishless method next aquarium I set up.

    Reply
  141. James says

    November 15, 2021 at 4:51 pm

    Thank you. Very interesting

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  142. Casey says

    November 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm

    I good balance of bacteria being added to a new take makes such a huge difference. We did this on our most recent 15 gallon softie tank and it worked like a dream. We were able to add fish very soon and did not take long to be able to support easy corals. Things like this make it easier to jump into the game quicker and bypass so much of the boring stage.

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  143. Haley Harper says

    November 15, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    Worked well for me!

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  144. Jessica Murray says

    November 15, 2021 at 8:31 pm

    Wish I would have done this at the beginning!

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  145. Bob Trimper says

    November 16, 2021 at 4:21 am

    Fishless is best

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  146. bezag says

    November 16, 2021 at 6:09 am

    Thanks

    Reply
  147. TJ Lewis says

    November 16, 2021 at 7:29 am

    Works great!

    Reply
  148. Chad Seger says

    November 16, 2021 at 8:23 am

    Informative

    Reply
  149. Chad Seger says

    November 16, 2021 at 8:23 am

    Informative

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  150. Chad Seger says

    November 16, 2021 at 8:24 am

    Informative piece, thanks!

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  151. Christine says

    November 16, 2021 at 10:20 am

    Nice !

    Reply
  152. Rebecca Whitley says

    November 16, 2021 at 11:41 am

    sometimes the waiting is a good thing, i mean you get to plan what your going to bring in!

    Reply
  153. Dustin Ward says

    November 16, 2021 at 2:35 pm

    My next tank I will try to cycle with no fish.

    Reply
  154. greystoke420 says

    November 16, 2021 at 3:05 pm

    sweet

    Reply
  155. Sydney Monroe says

    November 16, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    I’ve always done fishless cycling, this is great!

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  156. Sydney Monroe says

    November 16, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    I’ve always done fishless cycling, this is great!

    Reply
  157. Joe says

    November 16, 2021 at 7:25 pm

    Trusted brand, cant go wrong with this if you’re starting a new tank!

    Reply
  158. Michael Vargas says

    November 16, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    Great breakdown. Good read ?

    Reply
  159. Devon Maynard says

    November 17, 2021 at 4:14 am

    Kits like these are a great step for the hobby.

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  160. Green says

    November 17, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    Awesome thanks

    Reply
  161. Mike says

    November 17, 2021 at 3:32 pm

    Wouldn’t mind trying this in a system, but I am skeptical due to the past results of other products of trying to aid in the process.

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  162. Tony Garcia says

    November 17, 2021 at 8:52 pm

    This is super interesting!

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  163. Alex Merida says

    November 17, 2021 at 10:43 pm

    Awesome. I love reading all algaebarn articles. I always learn a lot

    Reply
  164. zaidalin79 says

    November 18, 2021 at 9:52 am

    I’ve used the turbo start. Good to see other similar products in the works.

    Reply
  165. Joey Gatlin says

    November 18, 2021 at 7:59 pm

    Great article. I love turbostart

    Reply
  166. vbukhta says

    November 19, 2021 at 9:49 am

    great product

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  167. Frank Fodera says

    November 19, 2021 at 10:42 am

    Next time I start a reef I will use this

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  168. Frank Fodera says

    November 19, 2021 at 10:42 am

    Next time I start a reef I will use this

    Reply
  169. Tiffany Hook says

    November 19, 2021 at 12:28 pm

    Great info I love turbo start so this is interesting I hate using live fish to cycle a tank.

    Reply
  170. Carl Rode says

    November 19, 2021 at 2:18 pm

    I’ve always fed with raw shrimp. Might have to try Nitrocycle next time.

    Reply
  171. Ari says

    November 19, 2021 at 10:24 pm

    Fishless cycles save lives!

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  172. chris early says

    November 20, 2021 at 4:39 am

    No doubt

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  173. Pepper Darlington says

    November 20, 2021 at 6:26 am

    Interesting!

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  174. Devin says

    November 20, 2021 at 9:56 pm

    I have used it and agree

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  175. nicole morrison says

    November 21, 2021 at 10:22 am

    Nice

    Reply
  176. Brian Cole says

    November 21, 2021 at 11:53 am

    I always use live bacteria from a bottle. Never put a fish through that.

    Reply
  177. mattsingledad says

    November 21, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    Wish I had and knew about this when I set up my aquarium

    Reply
  178. Matt says

    November 22, 2021 at 7:25 am

    Awesome detailed post! Thanks!

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  179. Zach Hall says

    November 22, 2021 at 8:16 am

    Fishless everytime.

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  180. Heath Justin Hester says

    November 22, 2021 at 4:18 pm

    Interesting

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  181. Deva says

    November 22, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    I love turbo start, great stuff works faster than the rest.

    Reply
  182. Colby Bullock says

    November 22, 2021 at 5:50 pm

    Doing a fishless cycle as we speak with another popular product. It’s on day 15 and ammonia is still .25ppm and NO2 is still over 5ppm bbwish I had tried this product first.

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  183. Maggie Dahl says

    November 22, 2021 at 7:39 pm

    Great write up and very informative.

    Reply
  184. Edward says

    November 23, 2021 at 12:16 am

    Works for me

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  185. Charles Keri says

    November 23, 2021 at 5:20 am

    Nice!

    Reply
  186. Martin Strait says

    November 23, 2021 at 7:01 am

    Makes it easy

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  187. Rhett Unbehagen says

    November 23, 2021 at 9:57 am

    I wish more fish stores recommended fishless. I guess they want to sell a fish sooner but I’ve gone looking for ammonia only to be handed a bag with snails in it.

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  188. Jacob T Wright says

    November 23, 2021 at 10:07 am

    Can’t wait to try

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  189. Juan Pérez says

    November 23, 2021 at 2:37 pm

    Works great I’ve used this before a long time ago.

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  190. Nora says

    November 23, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    Good info

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  191. Rudy Garcia says

    November 23, 2021 at 4:42 pm

    I wish I had known about this when I set up my current tanks. I just did it the old fashioned way with a piece of shrimp.

    Reply
  192. Tim Abbe says

    November 23, 2021 at 7:36 pm

    This is great forward thinking. We pieced together this kit, basically with our last tank.

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  193. SHARON JAMES says

    November 23, 2021 at 11:08 pm

    Can’t wait to get started.

    Reply
  194. SHARON JAMES says

    November 23, 2021 at 11:11 pm

    But wait there’s more…just always wanted to say that, can’t wait to set up.

    Reply
  195. SHARON JAMES says

    November 23, 2021 at 11:12 pm

    Set up mode

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  196. Lindsay says

    November 24, 2021 at 6:18 pm

    Bought it. Love it!

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  197. Lindsay says

    November 24, 2021 at 6:18 pm

    Bought it. Love it!

    Reply
  198. Mindy Nasi says

    November 25, 2021 at 6:46 am

    All of your write ups are so spot on. These are me new reference pages

    Reply
  199. Teahen Johnson says

    November 25, 2021 at 1:23 pm

    Cool

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  200. Greenstreet58 says

    November 25, 2021 at 9:45 pm

    Great idea no fish.

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  201. Tom Harbin says

    November 26, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    Fishless is the only humane way to do a cycle.

    Reply
  202. Jason Nalley says

    November 26, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    I would definitely use this to setup a new tank

    Reply
  203. Stephen Killam says

    November 26, 2021 at 6:52 pm

    Wish I had some of this info years ago. Man the hobby has really progressed in the last 10 years

    Reply
  204. Griffin A says

    November 27, 2021 at 8:28 am

    nice

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  205. Greg says

    November 27, 2021 at 10:31 am

    Its a process but worth it

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  206. Greg says

    November 27, 2021 at 10:31 am

    Its a process but worth it

    Reply
  207. Logan Miller says

    November 27, 2021 at 3:45 pm

    Easier than what I did to cycle mine

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  208. bylerbc says

    November 28, 2021 at 9:46 am

    This stuff works great!!

    Reply
  209. adam.sorrell740 says

    November 29, 2021 at 4:36 pm

    Great info for someone just starting out in the saltwater tank world!

    Reply
  210. mrandyoconnor says

    November 29, 2021 at 11:03 pm

    If I use dry rock I would do this

    Reply
  211. mrandyoconnor says

    November 29, 2021 at 11:03 pm

    If I use dry rock I would do this

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  212. Austin Renaud says

    November 30, 2021 at 7:17 am

    Will be trying this very soon

    Reply
  213. justan jenkins says

    November 30, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    cant wait to win a system and give it a try.. lol

    Reply
  214. Chelsea says

    November 30, 2021 at 12:52 pm

    Seems like this is the way to go to get your cycle going.

    Reply
  215. John Bowman says

    November 30, 2021 at 3:13 pm

    Awesome

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  216. Blade Luman says

    November 30, 2021 at 3:55 pm

    Good stuff

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  217. Thomas says

    December 1, 2021 at 12:18 am

    Good starter

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  218. Joshua says

    December 1, 2021 at 5:00 am

    Good read

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  219. Joshua says

    December 1, 2021 at 5:00 am

    Good read

    Reply
  220. Joshua says

    December 1, 2021 at 5:00 am

    Good read

    Reply
  221. Joshua Douglas says

    December 1, 2021 at 5:03 am

    Good read

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  222. Joshua Douglas says

    December 1, 2021 at 5:03 am

    Good read

    Reply
  223. Joshua Douglas says

    December 1, 2021 at 5:03 am

    Good read

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  224. michael bauer says

    December 1, 2021 at 2:08 pm

    Convenient

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  225. Robert Strehl says

    December 1, 2021 at 2:25 pm

    Nicer cycle kit than my Harley!

    Reply
  226. Robert Paterson says

    December 1, 2021 at 8:25 pm

    I will use this in about 8 weeks when my new tank arrives and excited about it.

    Reply
  227. Larry Brazzell says

    December 2, 2021 at 9:43 am

    Makes sense

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  228. Shawn Lyons says

    December 2, 2021 at 4:51 pm

    A sound way to start a new tank

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  229. Shawn Lyons says

    December 2, 2021 at 4:51 pm

    A sound way to start a new tank

    Reply
  230. Shawn Lyons says

    December 2, 2021 at 4:52 pm

    A sound way to start a new tank

    Reply
  231. Amber says

    December 3, 2021 at 1:42 am

    Like to try it.

    Reply
  232. Edgar Diaz says

    December 3, 2021 at 10:59 pm

    It’s so great that all of this is available now. Makes it easier for people to get in the hobby and enjoy!

    Reply
  233. Kendra says

    December 5, 2021 at 9:10 pm

    This stuff is great!

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  234. Elizabeth Storm says

    December 6, 2021 at 12:08 am

    Thank you

    Reply
  235. Rafael says

    December 6, 2021 at 1:56 am

    I dont miss the days when you have to wait for a month for the tank be cycled.

    Reply
  236. Paul Winchester says

    December 6, 2021 at 5:03 am

    Lots of good takeaways from this.. Thanks for the info.

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  237. David says

    December 6, 2021 at 6:49 am

    It just works!!

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  238. Kim Eberhart says

    December 6, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    I like this way better than cycling with a fish that may or may not make it!

    Reply
  239. Mark Diaz says

    December 6, 2021 at 6:45 pm

    You guys rock!

    Reply
  240. arlan says

    December 6, 2021 at 8:10 pm

    great information in your blog thanks

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  241. Juliana says

    December 6, 2021 at 8:48 pm

    Way better than wait for a month to cycle.

    Reply
  242. C M says

    December 7, 2021 at 5:03 am

    This is a great kit to cycle a new tank or even boost a tank before adding a large bio load. Thanks for making it simple.

    Reply
  243. Tony Mutti says

    December 7, 2021 at 7:01 am

    I like your blogs.

    Reply
  244. Chris Lee says

    December 7, 2021 at 8:31 am

    Thanks

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  245. E says

    December 7, 2021 at 9:33 am

    More humane

    Reply
  246. George S says

    December 7, 2021 at 3:06 pm

    a friend of mine used this product worked GREAT!!

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  247. George S says

    December 7, 2021 at 3:06 pm

    a friend of mine used this product worked GREAT!!

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  248. George S says

    December 7, 2021 at 3:07 pm

    THIS PRODUCT WORKS AS DISCRIBED A++

    Reply
  249. Jahr says

    December 7, 2021 at 3:43 pm

    Cool, I’ll have to try this next time I’m cycling a tank!

    Reply
  250. William says

    December 7, 2021 at 8:06 pm

    Nice

    Reply
  251. William says

    December 7, 2021 at 8:06 pm

    Nice

    Reply
  252. William says

    December 7, 2021 at 8:06 pm

    Nice

    Reply
  253. Timothy Blakely says

    December 7, 2021 at 8:59 pm

    Great information!!

    Reply
  254. Deej says

    December 8, 2021 at 2:09 pm

    A fishless cycle has always been my go to method!

    Reply
  255. Rachael Mattice says

    December 8, 2021 at 9:06 pm

    Awesome

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  256. Richard Cline says

    December 9, 2021 at 6:27 am

    Nice

    Reply
  257. Wyman McKinley says

    December 10, 2021 at 6:42 am

    amazing

    Reply
  258. wymankmckinley says

    December 10, 2021 at 6:47 am

    great stuff worked great

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  259. Sarah Minter says

    December 10, 2021 at 5:48 pm

    This information is awesome

    Reply
  260. Dawsey Christopher says

    December 11, 2021 at 6:32 pm

    Nice

    Reply
  261. Krista Frost says

    December 12, 2021 at 2:02 pm

    It’s weird, I tested mine for a month and things never spiked, but fish and corals are healthy and thriving. I had some algae blooms in the beginning.

    Reply
  262. Jason Stuhmer says

    December 13, 2021 at 4:06 pm

    Looking forward to trying this the next time I cycle a tank.

    Reply
  263. Jason Stuhmer says

    December 13, 2021 at 4:06 pm

    Looking forward to trying this the next time I cycle a tank.

    Reply
  264. MARK says

    December 13, 2021 at 4:52 pm

    NICE!

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  265. Nancy says

    December 13, 2021 at 8:20 pm

    Excited to learn more!

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  266. Dan says

    December 13, 2021 at 9:13 pm

    Always useful info!

    Reply
  267. Jason Wheary says

    December 14, 2021 at 5:42 am

    I can tell you I used the “shrimp” method, and my tank was cycled in just shy of 3 weeks.

    Reply
  268. Keith Schoenfeldt says

    December 14, 2021 at 8:08 am

    Great product

    Reply
  269. Tanya Hayward says

    December 14, 2021 at 8:19 am

    Good read

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  270. Troy D Feeken says

    December 14, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    Comment

    Reply
  271. Troy D Feeken says

    December 14, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    Comment

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  272. Charles Folstrom says

    December 14, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    Great idea to make it an all in one kit.

    Reply
  273. John says

    December 14, 2021 at 4:09 pm

    Nice

    Reply
  274. Adrien says

    December 15, 2021 at 1:06 am

    Always used whenever starting out

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  275. Damian Thompson says

    December 15, 2021 at 7:56 am

    I might have to give this a try with my next tank

    Reply
  276. jr kiatvorakun says

    December 16, 2021 at 12:07 am

    Will be my choice on my next tank

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  277. jr kiatvorakun says

    December 16, 2021 at 12:07 am

    Will be my choice on my next tank

    Reply
  278. Joshua Dugger says

    December 16, 2021 at 3:39 am

    All in one kit is a great idea.

    Reply
  279. Boy On The Shore says

    December 17, 2021 at 1:51 am

    Good stuff

    Reply
  280. Tom says

    December 17, 2021 at 3:09 am

    Best way to cycle your tank

    Reply
    • Ashley Bridges says

      December 17, 2021 at 7:00 pm

      This is how I cycled my tank. Thanks for the advice and helping new reefers!

      Reply
  281. Ashley Bridges says

    December 17, 2021 at 6:55 pm

    This is how we cycled.

    Reply
  282. Ashley Bridges says

    December 17, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    Best way to do it!

    Reply
  283. Jose says

    December 18, 2021 at 6:41 am

    I’m glad the days of smelling a stinky shrimp in the sump are over. This makes cycling so much easier.

    Reply
  284. Ryan Waltman says

    December 18, 2021 at 1:27 pm

    Gimme free stuffs. 😀

    Reply
  285. Kurt says

    December 19, 2021 at 7:52 am

    Nice

    Reply
  286. Scott Lazzaro says

    December 20, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    Thanks

    Reply
  287. Andrew Hayes says

    December 20, 2021 at 4:22 pm

    Good quality

    Reply
  288. Scott Wayne Christenson says

    December 20, 2021 at 4:28 pm

    Very good information thank you all

    Reply
  289. Chad Parks says

    December 20, 2021 at 5:08 pm

    Great information. Thanks!

    Reply
  290. Jeffrey Gaddie says

    December 20, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    The best

    Reply
  291. Jeffrey Gaddie says

    December 20, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    The best

    Reply
  292. Jeffrey Gaddie says

    December 20, 2021 at 5:49 pm

    Cool

    Reply
  293. George S says

    December 20, 2021 at 7:56 pm

    WORKS AS DESCRIBED!!!

    Reply
  294. Frank says

    December 20, 2021 at 9:53 pm

    Thanks

    Reply
  295. astaffa007 says

    December 20, 2021 at 11:13 pm

    My copepod population is booming after 3 months

    Reply
  296. astaffa007 says

    December 20, 2021 at 11:13 pm

    My copepod population is booming after 3 months

    Reply
  297. Mike Wakeen says

    December 21, 2021 at 6:43 am

    Very Nice

    Reply
  298. Mike Wakeen says

    December 21, 2021 at 6:44 am

    Try it with my new Cade

    Reply
  299. Mike Wakeen says

    December 21, 2021 at 6:52 am

    Want One!

    Reply
  300. Alice Peach says

    December 21, 2021 at 7:24 am

    Still working on it.

    Reply
  301. Brandon Yost says

    December 21, 2021 at 8:46 am

    Awesome info here.

    Reply
  302. Brandon Yost says

    December 21, 2021 at 8:47 am

    Awesome info here thank you as always

    Reply
  303. bhebbler says

    December 21, 2021 at 9:17 am

    Wish I had tried that instead of the way I did. Stayed locked for two months.

    Reply
  304. Jahr Turchan says

    December 21, 2021 at 10:37 am

    I will definitely use this the next time I’m cycling an aquarium. Algae Barn products are the best!

    Reply
  305. Eric Mamola says

    December 21, 2021 at 5:56 pm

    Wow that’s really nice stuff!

    Reply
  306. David Todorov says

    December 21, 2021 at 10:55 pm

    I used this on my last tank. Just be careful and make sure you do not use total tank volume and use actual water volume, or you will overdose this stuff easy. So take out the volume for the rock and sand in your tank

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  307. David Todorov says

    December 21, 2021 at 11:10 pm

    I love this stuff

    Reply
  308. Eric says

    December 22, 2021 at 9:34 pm

    Nice

    Reply
  309. Joshua Smith says

    December 23, 2021 at 8:22 am

    Works great

    Reply
  310. Joshua Smith says

    December 23, 2021 at 8:23 am

    Works great

    Reply
  311. Christy says

    December 23, 2021 at 8:44 am

    I will be doing this on my next tank.

    Reply
  312. shrimppyshrimp says

    December 23, 2021 at 7:09 pm

    Used the turbo. Works great

    Reply
  313. Jenna says

    December 24, 2021 at 8:47 am

    Very informative! Thanks!

    Reply
  314. RowenH says

    December 24, 2021 at 9:20 am

    Great post to help new hobbyist get it right when starting up their systems from scratch. Going through the nitrogen cycle can be daunting with an empty system.

    Reply
  315. Desiree says

    December 24, 2021 at 8:17 pm

    We will use this on the next tank!

    Reply
  316. Martin Robinson says

    December 27, 2021 at 2:10 pm

    Turbo works great

    Reply
  317. jason bohr says

    December 27, 2021 at 2:23 pm

    this was the kit i used when i bought my 600, was incredible and efficient.

    Reply
  318. Amanda Kuchyt says

    December 27, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    Nice ??

    Reply
  319. tt says

    December 27, 2021 at 9:51 pm

    just ordered this for my new tank.

    everyone says its the best for cycling a tank

    Reply
  320. Amanda Rasberry says

    December 27, 2021 at 11:49 pm

    🙂

    Reply
  321. ibrianw0ng says

    December 28, 2021 at 9:52 am

    Make total sense!

    Reply
  322. Matt says

    December 28, 2021 at 9:56 am

    Looks like a cool way to expedite the process!

    Reply
  323. Brandon Allen says

    December 28, 2021 at 4:09 pm

    I’ve actually used this twice in new systems. It works. Works fast.

    Reply
  324. Jerome Morignot says

    December 29, 2021 at 1:13 am

    To be tried

    Reply
  325. Jason Williams says

    December 29, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    Such a great product. I will definitely be using it the next time I cycle a tank.

    Reply
  326. Jason Williams says

    December 29, 2021 at 12:44 pm

    Thank you for the informative article. Such a cool product!

    Reply
    • Jason Williams says

      December 29, 2021 at 12:46 pm

      Odd, it said it wouldn’t let me post that first comment, so I followed up with this one.

      Reply
  327. Chris Crisostomo says

    December 30, 2021 at 9:21 am

    Definitely going to use this when I start a new tank.

    Reply
  328. Salvador says

    December 31, 2021 at 9:09 am

    Awesome break down really helpful thanks for this ?

    Reply
  329. Dusty says

    December 31, 2021 at 11:40 pm

    Informative

    Reply

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