Quote Originally Posted by borg View Post
Beneficial bacteria which is needed for a cycle lives on actual surfaces (rocks, filter media, etc), not on water. That said, Im sure it doesnt hurt, I just dont think it helps with a cycle all that much, if any at all.


Either way, I dont think its relevant here since the OP said they tested water everyday and didnt see any ammonia.

I agree, but if he had live rock that was already established, he wouldn’t need to worry about a cycle with Scripps water. I have been reef keeping for almost 7 years now and I have always used Scripps water to start a tank, and had little to no cycle time