Cyclying Bacteria Products -Need recommendation

[habs247]

Anyone use MB7 to cycle? If so, get ready for a dumb question.

I've started dosing as per the instructions for a new tank on listed on the bottle.

Do I need an accompanying food source? Or is just the MB7 fine? I've done a few searches and I have yet to stumble upon an answer.

Thanks!

[albert_dao]

Originally Posted by habs247

Anyone use MB7 to cycle? If so, get ready for a dumb question.

I've started dosing as per the instructions for a new tank on listed on the bottle.

Do I need an accompanying food source? Or is just the MB7 fine? I've done a few searches and I have yet to stumble upon an answer.

Thanks!

Use it with VSV and just watch your algae and NH4/NO3 for a litmus.

[habs247]

Thanks Albert. I'm going to go digging for some info on cycling with MB7 and VSV.

Any problems if I have mostly base Marco rock?

[albert_dao]

You might get a bacterial bloom. Just make sure your skimmer is running and check your potassium after it clears.

[Enigma]

I would add an ammonia source: meaty fish food is what I've used in the past. The whole VSV thing is too fancy for me.