I would like to reopen the debate about using table shrimp or other fish scraps to enhance or speed up the cycle.In another thread where this was discussed I asked for someone to put a few links in about the subject and why people should do this,I didnt get any.So today I did a little research and googled tank cycling.To my suprise there must be hundreds of "how too"s" on the subject.I have to admit that after reading 12 of them I was quite bored.I did find one article that recomended using it when cycling the rock outside the tank,as in a tub before putting the rock in the tank.It said not to do this if cycling the rock in the tank.Ten made no mention of it at all.Here are some samples.
Nitrogen Cycle Simplified Reef Keeping's Frequently asked Questions What Is The Nitrogen Cycling Process? (Continued)
And then there was this one.
Getting my cycle started - Question - The Reef Tank
I would say that the shrimp cycle theory is pure myth.The problem with it is that it has been a myth for so long that it gets creedance from longevity,not from basis in fact.If this was such a great thing to do for a tank and its cycle I feel it would be more widely known and mentioned in every article concerning the cycle.If anyone has any evidence aricles,data anything I would love to read it.