2 Cycling questions

Banana Man

Reefing newb
Hi,

Im a week into another tank cycle and have a couple of questions if anyone can help out!

First, i was purging dry rock for a couple of weeks before the cycle which removes phosphates from the rock so i added PhosEx Ultra to remove phosphates from the water (this is the brown granules). I have left this in the tank but dont know if that is a good idea when im trying to start a cycle?

Also, is it ok to leave on the lights 24 hours a day during the cycle process to speed it up?

Thanks!
 
I have no idea on the PhosEx Ultra. I have never used that stuff. Having the lights on 24 seven makes no difference for the cycle of the tank. The bacteria that breaks the ammonia cycle down is not effected by light. You can cycle the tank with the light off.
 
+1 TED you are better off cycling your tank with the lights off as Ted had mentioned. Running your lights will not speed up your cycle it will only promote the growth of nuisance algae.
 
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