I have a theory

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by Dingo, Feb 15, 2010.

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  1. bje

    bje Long-fin Bannerfish

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    I agree with everything stated and I just had to say that although damsels did help my initial cycle along they are a pain in the butt to fish back out of the tank when you have no need for them anymore :cheesy:
     
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  3. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    Definitely. I think my next tank I start up I'm going to keep the damsel in a little cage the entire cycle haha
     
  4. bje

    bje Long-fin Bannerfish

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    great idea. one of those little in-tank netted breeder thingies so it doesnt restrict water flow and stop the much needed poop from getting to the sand ;)
     
  5. kss2801

    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    yep. it's pretty cool to know that all this is going on in your tank.
     
  6. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I'm a fuzz confused on that article. I don't see anything there that differs from what is said in this thread here. I mean, it's no secret(to me atleast), that there are countless numbers of microorganisms in water(of all kinds). The nitrogen cycle applies to the planet earth. Grab a handful of soil and try to imagine how many microorganisms there are. These extra micro/macro organisms are really irrelevant unless we needed to take advantage of them. As aquarists, to keep it simple, all we care about are the nitrifying bacteria. Same with the nitrogen cycle that happens between animals and plants. As a gardener. I'm absolutely taking full advantage of bacteria, fungi, and protozoa I can brew up in my compost tea. I'm not trying to dispute anything or bag on your thread, I may just be missing a point. I like facts and all I see is assumptions.
     
  7. DavidTurner

    DavidTurner Feather Duster

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    It's really fun to watch things sprout out of your live rock over time. Sponges, worms, pods, coralline. I end up spending more time looking for those things than I do at my fish.