How to Cycle a Reef Tank with fritz turbo start 900 on 600 gallon reef tank.

It's time to cycle your aquarium and get it ready for your first fish. In this video we walk you through the process of quick cycling. Quick cycling is cycling your aquarium using a pre-bottled beneficial bacteria like Fritz Turbo Start

[@kurtgo34]

Lord Jesus!! What kind of setup are you running? That looks super high tech!!! Great job!!!

[@joshcordova9413]

This is the best build I've ever seen !! I love how neatly you've done everything you put do much thought into this

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thanks josh I really appreciate it. I try to keep things clean. Always try think ahead for the future. Thanks for following along bud.

[@Bob-ww7ot]

Another step closer to having a beautiful reef tank

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thanks bud

[@Theunbelievabletruth489]

Much respect for doing a fishless cycle 💯

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thanks bud I appreciate it. Why stress out fish for no reason.

[@Lordbubb35]

Man I’ve been wanted to do a salt water setup! I’ve always been freshwater enthusiast but too iffy about salt that is one of the sickest saltwater setup I’ve seen!

[@teereefer1276]

Tank is looking real good thumbs up for the hawk

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thanks buddy !!!!

[@randallart1313]

So instead of using fish at the being of the cycle you add food to break down to spike your amonia for your bacteria can kick in, is this correct.

[@Gary-NB]

It’s a big like from me buddy. It’s getting very exciting now. Looking forward to the next one keep up the great work 👍🏻👍🏻 big love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thank you very much it’s appreciate.

[@Aquatic_Amigo]

FARM BOY REEF what kind of electrical pannel do you have you 120/240 ..

[@anthonysuttonsr2081]

I noticed you didn't have any WaveMaker inside your tank. Is your return overflow your only source of water movement ?

[@adamkwek5888]

Very clear how to cycle a tank , tq

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thanks 😊

[@michaelloggins1158]

How much and how often did you ghost feed? I just used the Turbostart but unsure how often to put food in it

[@Val_Halla777]

👍Coming along nicely bro! Cheers

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thank you :)

[@MARKluvsAZcards]

Uve pulled me in I'm a big fan 🙂👍

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thank you 😊

[@HuyTran-hg2po]

Beautiful tank

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thank you

[@thomassymington559]

Keep up the good work ..

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thanks :)

[@NinahFiallos]

Hey brother what app where you using for you levels.

[@christiancorals816]

How long did your tank take to be cycled

[@legozombiemocmaker8026]

Great video

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thank you 😊

[@georgestoltz669]

Tank looks great. Something to think about, Please paint the timber between the stand and tank. Will finish it off nicely and prevent it from rotting

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thank for the info :) I do have a finish going on the stand as well you will all see this very soon .

[@patrickmusser8276]

Awesome video.

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thanks pat 😀

[@freedomaquatics6328]

I like the idea of blending up some food really any would do a good thing. My tank is cycled but good idea for my next tank. One thing I suggest is using a variety of bacteria. I used turbo start, microbactor 7, and one other can't recall what one. think the more variety you have the better IMHO.

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Good ideas I have a second one I will be dosijg daily.

[@mosesfigueroa7311]

Hello I have a 14 gallon tank and I’m not to sure how much I add and I need help with

[@rollyman3754]

Have you found your Hanna Salinity tester to read .002 low?
I have two to use and the both were the same. Consistently.

[@jahsreef8386]

Can’t wait to see what fish you pick for this hulk

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thank you !

[@devildawg4947]

No measuring needed? Just dump the whole bottle?

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Yep

[@ReefStash]

Great info.

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thanks buddy !

[@jasont9063]

Wow bro,just wow!

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Well thank you !

[@waynelscott]

Let the reefing games begin.

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thanks right bud

[@Just2crazy123]

Can't Wait For Fish And Coral

[@FARMBOYREEF]

I can’t wait either !

[@jasont9063]

What’s the height of your light? Your tank is absolutely beautiful. I have a 60 gallon rimless, with the max SPECT 420r 70w 15k. Suggestions?

[@FARMBOYREEF]

They are 12 inches off the water :)

[@SirKaspi]

Could you use Dr Tim’s ammonia chloride instead of fish food with the Fritz Turbo?

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Yes

[@kare6878]

Looking great! Can’t wait to see what you’ll stock with first. 😊
Question, are you going to quarantine your fish or buy them quarantined?

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thanks Kerry :) I am getting fish that are already been QT

[@brecar4361]

Hello have you been thinking 🤔 about what fish and corals that you are going too put into their new home . By the way the tank and setup is great 👍

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thanks ! I sure am.

[@MARKluvsAZcards]

What's ur ideas for live stocking?

[@FARMBOYREEF]

I will do a video on that :)

[@South-Texas-Drones_5801]

Getting closer 😏

[@FARMBOYREEF]

We sure are ! Thanks for watching

[@sudavid1434]

Is ORP readings related to the nitrogen cycle and the bacteria?

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Yes the Great War !

[@alantooth48]

Is it okay to mix two different brands of bacteria in a established tank for example Fritz 9 and Brightwell bacter 7?

[@bryanjordan7132]

alantooth48 I used microbacter start xlm and it says not to mix them. They will end up canceling each other out.

[@MichealWanghuan]

Wait everyday to follow ur tank process

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Well thank you I appreciate that !

[@joe0813]

are you going to QT your fish before they go into the 600?

[@FARMBOYREEF]

I am getting fish that have already bee in QT

[@joe0813]

@@FARMBOYREEF awesome... thats the way to do it now. I get all my fish through Elliot at Marine Collectors

[@sudeeptadey2392]

I use 3 Shrimp for 3 or 4 days! then after a month or 1 & 1/2 month I like to change 30% water change then another month or 2 I release fish!

[@paranorman1646]

what top off system are you going with???

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Neptune ATK

[@marioguillen9141]

How many times do you feed your bacteria during the cycle !

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Well the cycle should only be three days. I will watch my count. If things are going up we are good.

[@calfire69]

Great video. Gave me a lot to think about. I sent you a FB message.

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thanks buddy !

[@Algaewarrior]

What is your stock list for fish on the bad boy?

[@FARMBOYREEF]

I will be doing a video on this very soon

[@cdnwolf42002]

happy happy happy( singing the happy sone ) lol

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Lol thanks buddy ! We are cycling together

[@craigreeves715]

Lol it says add 1 ounce for 25 gallon, but it doesn't define if those ounces are fluid ounces

[@adrhdz93]

It’s a MONSTER

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thanks you !

[@MusiMix2013]

"Guys" counter : 53

[@aboveaveragereefer8147]

Bacteria count?

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Started at 140 next video update I will show you the count.

[@aboveaveragereefer8147]

I’m not sure what ORP has to do with how much bacteria you have.

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

Why not make it easy and just dose dr tims ammonia?

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Why because this how I do it. I want the p04 in my tank to start everything off get my paxbellum online.

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

@@FARMBOYREEF ahhh good idea for the phosphate.

[@FARMBOYREEF]

Thanks 🙏

[@newvisionremodeling8892]

You should you tube live the addition of livestock

[@FARMBOYREEF]

That would be a cool idea :)