Cycling and Temperature

[StarOrbs]

I've been wondering is there a good temperature at which the beneficial bacteria grows while fishless cycling?

 

[ioNightShade]

Since it is fishless cycling, I'd put the temperature ~83-85 degrees Fahrenheit. If I am not mistaken, higher temperatures will lead to a faster cycle.

At least that's what makes sense in my head,

JT

 

[Opcn]

I would acctually suggest going with lower temps, 72-78, while highr temps do increase the rate at which most of the chemical reactions inbiological orgainisms occur they also reduce the amount of O2 that can be desolved in the water, You could airate the water but that would lead to larger amounts of NH3 being released into the air in your home, its bad for fish and worse for you.

 

[StarOrbs]

Well I'm already using it at around 88 and I haven't had any problems so, thats where I'll keep it.. I did a lot of searching and it seems everyone uses higher temps.

 

[Def]

FYI bacteria growth doubles for every 10 degree increase in temperature, up to (I believe) 95 degrees Farenheit.