Cycling?

[Fisherbrand]

Will someone explain what i need to do, to cycle a new 55g tank.

[jon99]

read here...
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/estbiofiltmar.htm

in short after adding sand substrate and salt water you want to introduce bacteria to the tank that will break down wastes. this can be done by adding live rock, a raw shrimp tail, sand from an already established aquarium, or an inexpensive fish such as a damsel (not recommended, no need to torture lil critters).

[poppin_fresh]

should be required reading...

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=239848

[fish guy 40]

When I setup a new tank I will use the biological from a established tank bio-wheels bio-balls etc. and wait don't hurry saltwater

[bertoni]

If the tank is going to have live rock, the term "cycle" doesn't have much meaning. Just wait for the ammonia spike to go away, if there is an ammonia spike.