I kept the last tank I cycled at 82 throughout the process. I read something, somewhere, that indicated that the bacteria establishes itself and grows best at that temperature. 
 
Now that the tank is ready for livestock, I've dropped the temp to 77-78 (which is where I keep my other tank). 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			
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