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06/23/2011, 08:19 AM
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Shrimp for cycle boost
A lot of people suggest to throw a raw cocktail shrimp in to jump start the cycle, my question is how long to leave the shrimp in? One day, two days, or what?
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06/23/2011, 08:38 AM
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-RT * ln(k)
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A couple of days generally. You are waiting for that ammonia spike. Takes a little longer for some.
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06/23/2011, 09:15 AM
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Thanks
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