Cycle with live sand.

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by vegasfish, May 31, 2009.

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  1. vegasfish

    vegasfish Feather Star

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    In my 240 gallon build I just finished filling the tank with Ro water premixed with salt. I used 120 pounds of live sand and all base rock. I usually add a prawn to start the cycle. Do I need to do this with live sand?
     
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  2. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    maybe if you wanted to add a lil extra dead stuff that would be good, i dont think there is as much die off with the LS, when you add LR there is alot more die off. Shrimp might be a good idea.
     
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  3. infamous

    infamous Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Shrimp is not a good idea. It will give birth to all kinds of bad bacteria. Add some live rock and let it do its thing.
     
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