What method of cycling did you use and why

[bbrtmad]

first tank i got some gravel from my lfs. Now when i get ready to start a new tank i use a filter and i soak new gravel or sand in an existing tank for a week before i start a new tank

 

[pwmin]

i've never cycled one properly



all of my tanks right now have been seeded off of old water and filters from a tank i've hard for 5 years or so