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Unread 02/27/2014, 08:55 AM   #1
jbuchanan
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what is a good product to use to help with cycling process that wont harm fish.


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Unread 02/27/2014, 09:05 AM   #2
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time, without having fish in the tank. it's a waiting thing.


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75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge,

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Unread 02/27/2014, 09:06 AM   #3
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Dr Tim's one and only nitrifying bacteria is one of the only one I've ever heard of having any chance of helping speed along a cycle. But, there isn't a replacement for a fishless cycle and patience.


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Unread 02/27/2014, 10:17 AM   #4
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A cocktail shrimp from the grocery store


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Unread 02/27/2014, 10:57 AM   #5
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Cycling will harm fish. As shifty said, time.


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Unread 02/27/2014, 11:55 AM   #6
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A cocktail shrimp from the grocery store
Placed in a nylon or pantyhose container (to allow easy removal later)


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