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Old 12-27-2006, 04:52 PM   #1 (permalink)
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do i need to use live rock to cycle a fish only tank?
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You never need L/rock to cycle any type of tank.. I have never nor will I ever use L/rock for anything. I think it exposes my tanks to many problems .


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i wanted to start a fish only tank with no rock just peices of dead coral and lfs told me i needed live rock to cycle my tank thats y i ask maybe they just need my money
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No, not for a show tank.

Some live sand would be nice.


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i have 100lbs of live sand will that be enough for a 125gal tank
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