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02-01-2008, 09:02 PM
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| | Plankton
Join Date: Feb 2008
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i am setting up my new fish tank and i was wondering about live rock and live sand. the rock and sand i am getting is from a guy i know and he has had the rock and sand in a tank for almost a year now and he has to get rid of that tank because he just got a 250 gallon tank. do i need to cycle the tank i am getting since the rock is already cured. thanks mike | 
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02-01-2008, 09:05 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Elizabethtown, IN Age: 40
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Even with his rock in your tank I would take your time and let the tank run for a little while to cycle and make sure you won't have problems later on. _________ Scott 265g (Peninsula)
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02-01-2008, 09:54 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami, FL Age: 39
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I agree with Otty. I just hope your buddy's tank didnt have anything that might mess up yours. I always like to start off fresh. _________ 9YR OLD 90G/55g custom sump/refug Mag18 Aquac 180skimmer 692w MH AC jr,yel&kole tang,midas&convict blenny,B&G chromies,Blk/yel fin chromie blackcap,nemo,neon goby,6line; Blastomussa Merleti,Acan ,BUBBLE,Torch,LTA, Acropora(2) Moon, assort zoas, yel& G star polyps, P&B ricordia, montiporas, cup&candy corals, xenias,B/G mush,flower ane(2), cherry red mussa, dusters,cleaning crew..  | |
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02-01-2008, 10:16 PM
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| | Peppermint Shrimp
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey
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You are probably saving some cash by getting the stuff from your buddy but still treat it like it has to be cycled and you will be off to a better start. Good Luck and welcome  | |
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02-02-2008, 12:46 AM
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| | Tassled File Fish
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: joliet,il Age: 41
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you wont need to cycle the tank, the tank will cycle itself if its needed. patience, set up the new system and give it some time | |
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