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05/21/2006, 08:45 PM
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start the cycle before the substrate
Ok so i just got the tank setup, filled, salinity is good, i will be getting some live rock and sand from an already established tank, but should i throw in some flake food or a shrimp to get the cycle going or do i need a substrate to cycle?
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05/21/2006, 08:52 PM
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no, but i would have done those first. it might cycle some. long as it stays wet and trip is short. leave your flow off till sand settles. usually 1-2 hours. test H2o for a week, basics.
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05/21/2006, 09:00 PM
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how much: H2O, LS#, LR#.
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05/21/2006, 09:05 PM
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its a 45 gallon tank, sounds like the lr im getting is goin to be from a 29 gallon, 20 pounds live 10lbs base, but sounds like the base is seeded by now, not sure how much sand, maybe 40lbs, i will be buying more rock after i get this.
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