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Cycling with the lights on?

Should I cycle the tank with the lights on or off...or does it even matter??  

It really doesn't matter, couple of things to consider Initially the tank doesn't *need* too much light especially if you are cycling allot of rock.

Some people think "The tank always needs allot of light" and thereby can have algae outbreaks while over lighting the tank while its cycling. My suggestion is to have the lights on just for your own viewing.

Once the tank cycles, then you can begin the actual lighting. The liverock cycling is the longest all other cycles are trivial in comparison. Cycle ammonia nitrite nitrate then do a 30% water change and proceed

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