Thread: "Cycled" QT?
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Unread 05/08/2012, 08:26 AM   #5
f3honda4me
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Originally Posted by geaux xman View Post
If you want a quick automatic cycle of your QT tank, just take a moderately size rock from your DT and move it to your QT. This is with the intention of no longer moving the rock back to your DT. About a 5-10lb piece of rock.

I run an Aquaclear HOB with a small rock in my QT tank at all times. Its just a rock with beneficial bacteria on it. It can absorb some copper, but I can work around that.
That's generally not recommended because it absorbs medications and will make it difficult to keep the proper levels of medication in the tank.


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