When I moved my tank the biggest mistake i made was keeping the old sandbed.  Once you disturb all the trapped crap the sandbed holds, my nitrates and who knows what else went through the roof.  I would premix 50% of the water and fill the rest with the aged water you transfer the rock with.  Really no need to worry about a cycle afterwards.  Just add fish. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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