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glenlikes_stuff
03/12/2011, 08:40 PM
Hello,

I have just upgraded from a 2ft to a 6ft and have transferred all of the cycled media material (canister filter) from the 2ft to 6ft along with the substrate. I have also just added 120 pounds of cured live rock.

How long do you think it will take to cycle the new tank?

Thanks,

scuzy
03/13/2011, 12:13 AM
i'll say 3-4 weeks for the cycle to take place since it needs to develop enough beneficial bacteria to support the larger volume tank.

King Nikon
03/13/2011, 01:49 AM
2 weeks minimum, 3 to be safe. 4 if you really want to make sure.