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Unread 09/12/2020, 03:37 PM   #1
Reefrock
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New setup w/dry rock/ negative space buildout - best way to cycle

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I am getting back into the hobby after 10yr hiatus. I am setting up a 90gl building my own NSA aquascape with dry rock recently bleached and ready to go. One I have been aquascape installed in the tank, what is the best suggestion to cycle? Looking at adding a fish ..or using Caribsea Arag Alive..or should I add small amount of sand from someone’s established tank (might bring problems)...trying to decide..I bleached all my rock that I obtained elsewhere to be sure it was trouble free...

Any suggestions are much appreciated..thanks


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Unread 09/12/2020, 04:17 PM   #2
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I would add a piece of live rock from a trusted tank then add turbo start

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Unread 09/12/2020, 04:56 PM   #3
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To cycle add a fresh shrimp or a small amount flake food to start it.


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Unread 09/12/2020, 05:18 PM   #4
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I tend to ghost feed the tank with flake crushed up flake, on top of the kite rock.

Also, if you know someone local with a tank with external filter, I would take some of the rock in a bucket with water, then get a squeeze of their media.

The thing I would miss with bleached rock is all the little life that comes on lr. Feather worms etc.

Borrowing or swapping some ls is also good.

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Unread 09/12/2020, 05:19 PM   #5
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Problem with using someone else's lr and sand, you will end up introducing bristle worms etc.. which I do believe have a place in the eco system. Personally I hate them.

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