Khon_Nan Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hi Guys, Planning new setup. (first reef tank ) Hooked on the red sea reefer 250. M1 return pump 2x Vortech MP10 ( or maybe MP40 ) 2x Kessil a360 chiller - not yet decided, Skimmer - not yet decided My question is: 1. Can i cycle the tank without using the sump/return pump? IE. only rocks, and powerhead? Then later maybe 2-4 week in, would add the sump. What i wanted to achieve with this, is that all the plumbing etc. for me would take some time, and just wanted to go ahead with the cycling right away. 2. Do i need to run the chiller right away, or can i wait to its all cycled then later reduce the temperature. 3. I need the chiller with the lowest noise level possible. prob. jbj 1/5 hp( is Hailea noise level same? ). Noise is very big issue, and im willing to spend the extra money on JBJ, if its significantly more quiet than the Hailea Hoping for some useful feedback, and Happy New Year all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumar Katya Karthi Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Imo u wouldn't need to on chiller skimmer powerheads during cycle Sent from my D6653 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Xtraster Posted January 29, 2017 SRC Member Share Posted January 29, 2017 I did not on my skimmer and chiller and lights during Cycling for 6 weeks. Just make sure you have something like market prawn to kick start Cycling with dosing bacteria. Welcome to reefing! I'm a newbie too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member reefbuilder Posted January 29, 2017 SRC Member Share Posted January 29, 2017 Are you usin filter media in the sump? It may be a good idea to put th media in a bag and place it in the tank as well when you are still doing the plumbing for the sump. ayou will have to turn on the power heads for circulation since your return pump is not on yet. No need to turn chiller on yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khon_Nan Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 45 minutes ago, reefbuilder said: Are you usin filter media in the sump? It may be a good idea to put th media in a bag and place it in the tank as well when you are still doing the plumbing for the sump. ayou will have to turn on the power heads for circulation since your return pump is not on yet. No need to turn chiller on yet. Though of maybe buying a marine pure block. ill put it in the main tank during cycling, until i get the sump up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khon_Nan Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Thanks all, think got most my questions answered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member leong_rei Posted January 31, 2017 SRC Member Share Posted January 31, 2017 Chiller is not a need to run if u not going to put any fish or coral in at cycle stage but all your media need to be in the tank when cycle skimmer will need to come when 2-3 week later Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member leong_rei Posted January 31, 2017 SRC Member Share Posted January 31, 2017 Also don't on any light batiral grow slow when light onSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seano Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 The most important thing for the bacteria while Cycling keeping the tank oxygenated via water movement. You don't want to create conditions which favour the wrong bacteria. Bacteria isn't very fussy about temperature and will grow happily at ambient temperatures. Just make sure you introduce the right bacteria with live rock. Personally I've never used any starter cultures to kick start.Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaGirl Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I have cycled many tanks without a chiller. Good luck! Quote Just starting (October 2009). Here is what I have so far: EQUIPMENT 3x2x2.5 Tank Tunze Turbelle Stream 6060 Artica 1/4 HP Chiller Deltec APF600 Skimmer Dymax 150W Metal Halide Eheim 2060 Return Pump Nautilus Phosphate Reactor LIVESTOCK 65 Kgs Live Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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