shrimp to start cycle

[JMFC]

What size and flavor we talking? Seriously. Frozen ok or from the deli section?

[daninflipflops]

you want to use a raw shrimp, doesnt matter if its frozen, it will thaw pretty quick anyway. take the shell off and no head.

[TjwBlake]

and put it in a little nylon bag (pantyhose work great) that way its easier to take out when it starts to turn to soup

[Cleaner Shrimp]

and put it in a little nylon bag (pantyhose work great) that way its easier to take out when it starts to turn to soup

+1 I did this too. A filter/mesh sock or media bag would work as well.

[SaltyReefDog]

+2 I also use the media bag method. I tie a piece of fishing line to it as well , make removal easier.:thumbsup:

[disc1]

Fishing line. Brilliant!!!!

[thegrun]

I still prefer pure ammonia available at any drug store. Less rotting corpse smell and a few days faster to start the cycle.

[ReefCare4U]

I've always used the "ghost feed" method with flake food. It accomplished the same result, but less worry about preservatives in the shrimp.

[Shiori]

I still prefer pure ammonia available at any drug store. Less rotting corpse smell and a few days faster to start the cycle.

This is how I cycled my tank as well. I used this site (http://www.fishkeeping.co.uk/articles_51/fishless-cycling-article.htm) to figure out exactly how to much use. Then I just did about an 80% water change before I added in anything and it worked great for me.