Best Size For A Second Tropical Tank?

[mrchelsea]

Thanks guys!!

I have today reserved a juwel 180 rio tank which i will be pickin up on the 1st October... cost me 130 quid with everything and its a year old. Any thoughts on this tank?? you think its a good buy?? Also was wondering how long it would take to cycle from the 1st October and also what way would be best to cycle it??

 

[OldMan47]

Best way to cycle a new tank when in your situation is to use a fishless cycle. You can really speed up the cycle by moving 1/3 of your existing filter medium into the new filter. With a cycled bit of media like that as a starting point for the new filter, it can quickly finish the cycle.