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taat2d

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Just getting back into salt water after 10 years. Just broke down my 3yo 65gal African Cichlid tank to set up a FOLR/reef tank. So far I've got 80lbs of live sand, 90lbs of LR. Using a Pro Clear Aquatics 125 sump with a Magdrive 7 return pump, a Coralife Super Skimmer 125, and a Maxijet 1200 PH. Tank is set up for a week today, and I can't wait for it to cycle.
 
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boozeman

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you will need something to kickstart the cycle...a piece of shrimp is a good way to do it
 
Woodstock

Woodstock

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:hallo: Welcome to Reefsanctuary and Welcome back to the wonderful hobby of reef keeping!! :dance:
 
Woodstock

Woodstock

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A cocktail shrimp from your grocery store.. just toss it in then remove it in 4/5 days. Some put it in a hose or sock so they can remove it easily. It is just in there long enough to rot a tad and cause an ammonia spike.
 
sasquatch

sasquatch

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Hi Taat2d, Welcome to RS, a normal cocktail shrimp or tiger prawn, throw it in the tank and let it rot, this will start the ammonia cycle, this is not so cruel as using a live fish that you probably wont want later anyway, good luck. Steve
 
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taat2d

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Woodstock said:
A cocktail shrimp from your grocery store.. just toss it in then remove it in 4/5 days. Some put it in a hose or sock so they can remove it easily. It is just in there long enough to rot a tad and cause an ammonia spike.
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Ahhhhh. My first 10 mintues on this board and already you guys are trying to get me to cheat. I think we're gonna get along just fine........:bluenod:
 
lcstorc

lcstorc

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Welcome to RS! Lots of friendly helpful people here to help you out. Post pics of your tank when you can. We love pics.
 
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taat2d

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lcstorc said:
Welcome to RS! Lots of friendly helpful people here to help you out. Post pics of your tank when you can. We love pics.
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Tank is brand new. I cna't wait to get some living things in it. LOL I'll get pics up ASAP. And thanx eveyone.
 
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