F Fate2006 Fish Addict Joined Jan 6, 2007 Messages 717 Reaction score 0 Location Ontario, Canada Jan 29, 2007 #1 I've heard that the smaller your tank is, the quicker the cycle is... I was wondering how long should it take for a 5 gallon tank to fully cycle?
I've heard that the smaller your tank is, the quicker the cycle is... I was wondering how long should it take for a 5 gallon tank to fully cycle?
C Castellop123 Fish Herder Joined Dec 12, 2006 Messages 1,213 Reaction score 0 Location GB Jan 29, 2007 #2 Usually between 2 - 6 weeks... Use test Kits... Your tank is cycled when Ammonia-0, Nitrite-0 and Nitrate as little as possible ( below 15 )
Usually between 2 - 6 weeks... Use test Kits... Your tank is cycled when Ammonia-0, Nitrite-0 and Nitrate as little as possible ( below 15 )
OP OP F Fate2006 Fish Addict Joined Jan 6, 2007 Messages 717 Reaction score 0 Location Ontario, Canada Jan 29, 2007 #3 ok so size has nothing to do with how long of a cycle the tank has? I've been told different, but I'll go test my water soon to find out... (BTW I was told a 5gallon tank should only take about 1 week max)
ok so size has nothing to do with how long of a cycle the tank has? I've been told different, but I'll go test my water soon to find out... (BTW I was told a 5gallon tank should only take about 1 week max)
