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dpsa98

05/27/2006, 03:18 PM

Should I just let my LR cycle my tank or should I drop in an uncooked shrimp? If I use the shrimp how long should I leave it in the water?

SaltyNovice

05/27/2006, 03:50 PM

I tried 3 shrimp in my 120 for 3 days - no amonia spike what-so-ever. I put in my LR and got ammonia readings in 30 minutes - I say go with the LR. JMO

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reefer_for_life

05/27/2006, 03:53 PM

live rock all the way.

keckles

05/27/2006, 03:58 PM

I would just use the live rock to begin the cycle. I haven't had much luck using the shrimp method. I actually find it to be unnecessary.

dpsa98

05/27/2006, 04:04 PM

Thank you, LR it is . I had about 15 lbs of LR in since last week but I spiked the salinity up accidentally. I have it at 1.024 salinity right now and I just added almost 15 more lbs last night so I think im all set and ready to start a cycle.

count mackula

05/27/2006, 08:06 PM

why not both?

tkeracer619

05/27/2006, 09:38 PM

Eat the LR, use the shrimp. Old bay works wonders on lr.

Wait did I get that all jumbled up. Nvmnd you know what I mean