Avoid Algae During Start-up By Cycling Your Planted Tank Like This! - Loads Of Benefits!

Have you tried the Dark Start Method already?

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0:00 Introduction
2:05 No plants No light
2:47 No water changes
3:01 Less chance of melting plants
3:20 Less chance of getting algae
3:36 Can add fish immediately
3:51 Waste is processed faster
4:10 Plants will grow and adapt faster
4:44 Less problems with Hardscape
5:14 Save money
5:40 Downside: Testing your patience
6:20 Should I add beneficial bacteria?
6:40 I can't measure any ammonia. Is the Dark Start done?
7:02 I'm not using soil. Should I still do a Dark Start?

[MJAquascaping]

No more water changes! What to do with all that extra time? How about smashing that like button?

[stux]

Dark start is perfect! The owner of aquarium design shop in Zaandam also recommended me this. Aquarium is super stable and plants grow very healthy after a dark start of 4 weeks. Also one more benefit: it’s easy to tweak your hardscape layout during the dark start 👍

[mahergomez]

Dark start finally.. very well explained.

[NetherViking]

Hey, I have been binge-watching your channel lately and just want to thank you for all the information! It was a long time ago that I started my aquarium hobby but ended it because of failures. Now I have been excited again and starting up the hobby. I am currently in the last days of my dark start with aqua soil. I measure no ammonia anymore and can't wait to get started. Also thanks to your channel I have upped my game and bought everything I need to get a good start. Hope my big investments (new gear, co2 etc) are going to pay off. Let's hope!

[mizanthrop]

MJ: all you need for this method is patience

Me: …Damn.

[Kaikoura]

So I'm in the process of doing the dark start and I found something out that might help other folks here. Consider the temperature of the water. Beneficial bacteria grows best around 72 to 75 degrees. So consider using a heater if you can. Also, I have placed an air stone in the tank as well. It provides the bacteria more oxygen so they can grow even more rapidly. Currently I am at 2 weeks and my tank still has plenty of ammonia, some signs of nitrite and a plenty of nitrate. Which tells me it's working just fine. I might consider doing a water change because too much ammonia might hinder the bacteria. I might be a bit late to that game. Ah well. Good luck to all!

[YohanM]

I've always wanted a planted tank I'll definitely use this method. It's exactly what I do for my reef tanks when I first set them up.

[MisterGreenwd]

Each time I see an interesting video here the algorythm shoots me another one that makes me learn new things. Since budget is a bit tight for me since I'm starting. A dark start seems like the best thing to do before buying plants! Thank you so much for all the content you are posting

[MrDoldora]

Very instructional video, straight to the point, as always. I'll be using this method as well for my new tank. I think it should be the new standard in planted aquariums.

[B]

Nice explanation, thanks for considered the FAQ that lots of people would like to know,
I can see you spend much effort on your channel, keep going 😁

[benedekszabo]

Just setting up a new tank at the weekend, what a suprise! I was worried about water changes, now I'm not!

[scott]

ill probably do this method on my next (1st) planted aquarium! thanks MJ killing it as always

[jolantakrystyna]

I've already done the DSM!!! It's amasing result😃 I knew this method from Juris Pro Tipe. I think He mentioned Your case. After I planted the tank and put a lifestock in, fish (Ramiresi) started to lye their eggs. This is a "must have (or done)" process to start a helthy tank🤗💯💯💯

[youtubeviewer]

what a coincidence, I am going to start a planted tank in about a week

[rng]

Going to start a new tank with plants, going to try the dark start method this time. Had been struggling so much with algae and didn’t know the reason.

[demonslayer]

Useful vid, thanks! Will have to try it on my next planted tank!

[muhammadhermanabdulrahim]

This is an awesome information. I am starting my first aquascape tank. This would be a great start for me.

[Sue.]

I'm going to give a dark start a try with my next set up. Thank you for sharing this with technique.

[scotth]

That's a great idea. I'll have to give it a try.

[dawnt]

Fabulous information! I've avoided "fish in" cycling, so I'm used to waiting for weeks to put fish into a tank, so this 3 week wait wouldn't bother me a bit. I've dealt with the plant melt issue with new tanks, and doing this will help me avoid that. Thank you for sharing this!