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05/27/2006, 03:18 PM
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Shrimp or LR to cycle tank?
Should I just let my LR cycle my tank or should I drop in an uncooked shrimp? If I use the shrimp how long should I leave it in the water?
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05/27/2006, 03:50 PM
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I tried 3 shrimp in my 120 for 3 days - no amonia spike what-so-ever. I put in my LR and got ammonia readings in 30 minutes - I say go with the LR. JMO
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05/27/2006, 03:53 PM
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live rock all the way.
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05/27/2006, 03:58 PM
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I would just use the live rock to begin the cycle. I haven't had much luck using the shrimp method. I actually find it to be unnecessary.
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05/27/2006, 04:04 PM
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Thank you, LR it is . I had about 15 lbs of LR in since last week but I spiked the salinity up accidentally. I have it at 1.024 salinity right now and I just added almost 15 more lbs last night so I think im all set and ready to start a cycle.
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05/27/2006, 08:06 PM
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why not both?
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05/27/2006, 09:38 PM
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Eat the LR, use the shrimp. Old bay works wonders on lr.
Wait did I get that all jumbled up. Nvmnd you know what I mean
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