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08/16/2010, 10:28 PM
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Equipment needed during cycling
If I decide to go ahead with my aquarium do I need to have a protein skimmer and lights running while the tank is cycling? The tank will be near a window that produces a lot of light during that time.
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08/16/2010, 10:48 PM
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No, but once you get a decent light on the tank, you may experience some sort of algae bloom.
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08/17/2010, 06:43 AM
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all that is needed in your tank during cycling is at least one powerhead to keep water moving, a heater and an ammonia source such as a raw shrimp or live rock to start the cycle.
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