[RSidetrack]

Originally Posted by Obsidian

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Sidetrack I would watch this cycle a little closer than most because I am guessing it will cycle faster than usual due to what it has already been through. It may not, but I would think it would be worth keeping a closer eye on. And don't worry about the light. You do not need a light to cycle a tank. You have time to figure that one out Worst case scenario get a glass top and put one of those reading lamps that swing around over it.

Thanks Obsidian - I was considering that then I decided to get creative and rewire a ballast from one of those new fluorescent swirl lights that I had dropped and broken. Works great! Since the wattage is low enough the ballast easily handles it and now the tank is illuminated nicely.

I am watching the cycle, right now the Ammonia concentration is staying high (5 ppm) no nitrites, but I still have a few Nitrates after the water change, I am guessing residual from filter media and water I was unable to get out. However, I will keep a close eye on it and if it cycles faster that will be great, if not then it should be about a week behind my 29g which is fine