Week 17: How To Cycle Your Aquarium. Beginner How To Guide For Saltwater Aquariums & Reef Tanks

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Table of Contents:
00:00 Hook
00:14 Coral Vault Sponsorship
00:38 Intro
01:32 What Does It Mean To Cycle Your Tank: New Tank Syndrome
02:19 Why It's Important To Cycle Your Tank
02:52 How Long Does The Cycle Take?
03:09 How Do You Know That Your Tank Is Cycling?
04:04 Cycle Method 01: Shrimp
06:02 Cycle Method 02: Hardy Fish
07:59 Cycle Method 03: Fishless
12:35 What Not To Do During The Cycle
14:47 How To Know When The Cycle Is Complete
15:47 The 2nd Mini-Cycle
16:52 Ugly Stage Warning
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Video Description:
How to cycle your saltwater aquarium. We go over three different methods and give our recommendations.

We also talk you through the do's and don'ts, what to expect during a cycle, why cycling your tank matters, and quite a bit more!
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[LuisRivera-bnts]

I just cycled my 75gal all-fish saltwater tank using Dr. Tim's one and only bacteria and Dr, Tim's ammonia method, and it was cycled within sixteen days. Thanks, Matthew

[lifebidesign]

I have had great luck with cycling my reef tanks in about 10 days. Used this method for years Love Dr. Tims

[WBPenn]

I have to say. I am currently cycling my third reef tank, 60g cube. I have aligned with this series just in time. I am still learning tips still to this day. Thank you!!

[syndicatebettasaquatics]

I literally binge watched all of your beginner videos in less than a week. You are amazing! Keep doing what you do! I was so intimidated by starting a saltwater tank. Not anymore😊 Thank you so much.

[haydenperry]

One of the most helpful videos I could find. Thankyou!

[Christopher.k]

Thanks! so much I needed to hear this because I just set up my aquarium a week ago I added live bacteria and rock sand and add fish. my fish lived for 2 bays. I'm Sure it was ammonia. 😢

[RogueAquariums]

Excellent description of how to cycle your tank. My preferred method is also a fish 🐠 less cycle. It’s easier on your live stock & provides less stress.

[mabryedwardsjr.]

Fritz Fishless Fuel was omitted from the 3rd option presentation. Used in combination with Fritz Zyme Turbo Start 900, the nitrogen cycle most likely will be completed in the most efficient and effective manner. Some Algae Barn and Tropic Marin products are available as supplements to continue feeding the nutrifying bacteria and increasing the population before adding the first fish or two. Excellent points about removing filter socks and leaving lights, UVs and skimmers off.

[jamesorr]

I’m learning from a few key mistakes I made during my first fishless cycle. Dr. Tim’s recommends testing for ammonia before dosing ammonia bc live sand evidently has matter that also breaks down into ammonia. Even though I dosed for 2 ppm, my ammonia tested at 5 and likely stalled the process per Dr. Tim’s FAQ. Also, wait until the sand has settled before adding the bacteria. I poured my water and bacteria in on the same night and probably wound up with half the bottle under the substrate. 🤦‍♂️😀 I probably should have stopped fiddling with the rocks, too! My ammonia is finally down, and now I’m just waiting on that nitrate spike to fall.

[BabsAllen]

I'm at a Nitrite spike in my new tank right now. This helped me understand why. Thank you!

[thesolidshadow]

Thanks alot for your clear way of explaning things; this is most helpfull!

[madshepsreef]

Well done, that explains every question anyone should have about cycling. Iv just finished cycling mine and I have the ugly stage right now. I cycled with dr Tim’s one and only 3 big bottles, 4 mollys and maxspect bio balls about 50 balls that were from my old aquarium and were cooking for a year.

[skirtedfancy]

This was very helpful! So do you continue adding the two products each day until the cycle is complete?

[Dd--]

I have used them all my favorite is Microbacter 7. Specially in the summer time in Phoenix. May be a bit slower but i don’t think any of the other products survive shipping in the summer. Thanks for the knowledge.

[spicyreef]

U da man! first time I ever heard someone state outright the nitrifying bacteria is ubiquitous.... NICE!

[brandhark]

If you go with adding hardy fish just make sure you watch your levels and add in Seachem Prime so they’re not stressed.

[ryandixon]

Fishless is best .dr.tims is best . Dont forget to raise youre temperature at 85 and have low salinity 1.015 even lower when complete cycle then slow raise salinity and slowly lower temperature

[michaelsloan]

Nice refresher for me. I've been out of the hobby for 6 months due to moving. I've got a red sea that I'm about to set up, so thanks for this video!

[oldschoolnewventure]

I just started a 125 with micro backs 7with old li rock that was bleached and no problems

[DEXTER-TV-series]

Excellent guide without any annoying idiotic sounds in background. 👍