M marinegordon Feeder Fish MFK Member Aug 3, 2009 26 0 0 MA Dec 22, 2009 #1 Just wondering if its ok to get the ball rolling and add water to an empty tank and start the cycling process, and later turn off the filter and add the sand etc?
Just wondering if its ok to get the ball rolling and add water to an empty tank and start the cycling process, and later turn off the filter and add the sand etc?
T TTTT Feeder Fish MFK Member Feb 4, 2009 2,214 1 0 30 Cincinnati - The 513 Dec 22, 2009 #2 Sure, you can begin cycling before you add substrate.