Mini or full cycle
 

Hi All,

So we are finally recovering from our flood. I have just finished setting up the 55 gallon tank again plus have the new 30g sump \ refugium up and running. I'm wonder if I’m going to have to wait another 2-3 weeks for a full cycle or if it’s just going to be a mini one? The 50 #'s of live rock was kept in my bath tub with a power head and heater for about 3 months which had very little light but salinity was kept in check. However, the sand was dried out and cleaned. So far (Day 3) I have a .50 Ammonia reading. Everything else is spot on. Would all the bacteria on the rocks have died or is the sand causing the spike? Thanks!

Your tank is cycling again.
Continue monitoring ammonia and nitrite and when you get zero readings, wait for 30 days and slowly restock your tank