queries for cycling tank

hi i have new tank 5x.2.5x2 feet. approximately 190gallons i will transfer my RTG with this new tank. im planning to fill up water half only of the tank. i will be using trickle filter and used media. how many days i will cycle before i can transfer the fish? because im converting the one im using now to sump,,thanks in advance

[sm1ie]

Technically if you use matured media should be able to put the fish in straight. But to be safe, maybe just put in some commandos in for a few days and test for ammonia and nitrites to be safe.

Thanks bro when i finish the sump can i used it straight away with new medias?


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[sm1ie]

What do you mean by finish the sump?

Originally Posted by sm1ie

What do you mean by finish the sump?

I have 50gallons tank where the aro is. I need to transfer the aro to the new tank so i will make the 50g to sump. Then when i finish the 50g sump can i use it straight with new medias?


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[Jackyyeow]

You can transfer your old tank's sponge to the new tank it will help to speed up process

[sm1ie]

You will need to rinse the new sump if you used silicon to glue the partitions and allow it to cure first.

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thanks bros thinking about cycling for few days update you soon