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So what exactly does it mean to cycle a system?

sorry
but not by in regards to the topic subject

In a nutshell Gooman.... it means establishing the bacteria colony that converts ammonia > nitrite > nitrate....

Same thing happens in an aquarium filter.... just as esssential to "cycle" an aquarium as it is to AP...

Read through the Nitrogen Cycle and other info in the "Useful Information" and "FAQ's" sections of the forum.

It is essential that you understand the nitrogen cycle... as it's the core concept that drives aquaponics...

oh ok thank you i didn't quite connect the nitrogen cycle with cycling while reading the forum

Try Downloading the BYAP magazine Gooman, there are some interesting articles explaining the nitrogen cycle and cycling of systems, and lots of other useful info.

http://backyardaquaponics.com/movies/BYAPmag2.pdf

+1.... forgot about the mag... excellent place to start Gooman....

that helps even more
I had already read the first mag but not the second

I'm trying to acces that link but it doesn't work, how do I read the mag :/

The link has changed since I believe...

Here's the new one...

http://www.byapmagazine.com/firstissue.html