Base Rock and cycle

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  1. trent51593

    trent51593 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    If i were to add in base rock (well rock that was in my tank until algea started to take over) will it start another mini cycle?
     
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  2. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    How long has the tank been running that your putting this rock in? Plus what size tank is it?
     
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  3. trent51593

    trent51593 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    The tanks been running for around 9 months and total Vol. is around 100-110 gal. and theres probably 20-35 lbs of rock that i would like to put back in.
     
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  4. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    I have done this before. You will probably see a small spike in nitrites.
     
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  5. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Shouldn't be a big cycle at all, probably won't even notice it.
     
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    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Put a small amount in at a time.
     
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  7. trent51593

    trent51593 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thats what i figured i would do. Just add 2 or 3 pieces at a time.
     
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