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02/24/2007, 03:32 PM | #1 |
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New LR Question
Can I place new live rock in a brand new tank with all the right water parameters but not cycled yet?
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02/24/2007, 03:37 PM | #2 |
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does this tank have any livestock or coral in it?
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Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. Mark Twain Current Tank Info: 93g Marineland cube. SPS dominated. Vortech mp40. 2 x AI sol super blues. SRO 2000 int skimmer. Mag 18 return. Korallin 1500 calcium reactor. |
02/24/2007, 04:47 PM | #3 |
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nope...brand new with RODI mixed saltwater. SG 1.026
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02/24/2007, 04:57 PM | #4 |
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So why would you think its a bad idea to add new LR? It will most likely cycle but if there are not critters in there.....
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Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. Mark Twain Current Tank Info: 93g Marineland cube. SPS dominated. Vortech mp40. 2 x AI sol super blues. SRO 2000 int skimmer. Mag 18 return. Korallin 1500 calcium reactor. |
02/24/2007, 05:05 PM | #5 |
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go for it
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02/25/2007, 02:45 AM | #6 |
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DO IT
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