Cycling new tank

[ghosttheaxolotl]

I’m moving my axolotl into a 40 gal breeder tank and I was wondering how long thanks usually take to cycle if they have material from an already cycled tank in them? I have a cycled 10 gallon that my 40 gal will be receiving decorations from I’m just unsure if this will be a long process like initial cycling or a relatively quick one? Also according to the “rule” I know a 40 gal breeder is suitable for 3 axies but I’d like personal opinions on how many axies should be living in a 40 breeder?

 

[Acacia]

Decorations don't have much beneficial bacteria on them, so I wouldn't expect a quick cycle with just those. However, if you move the filter media, as that's where the bulk of the BB live, it will provide an instant cycle.

 

[Hayleyy]

As acacia said, the filter is the best thing to get the cycle going. Since it is a much bigger tank there will be a lull period, and a bigger one will likely need a larger filter. If you get a larger filter you can probably fit some of the old media into the new one to get it going.
If you have substrate it's a really good way of bringing in beneficial bacteria.
There isn't a strict timeline for cycling, some people get it going really quickly and others can take months.

 

[ghosttheaxolotl]

Thanks for the replies! Should’ve mentioned I’ll also be moving sand and my sponge filter to the larger tank! Hoping for a quick cycle