Adding CUC?

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  1. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    My tanks been running for a week, when is the best time to add a cuc?
     
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  2. BoB123

    BoB123 Spaghetti Worm

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    When you start seeing algea, otherwise they might starve.
     
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  3. Marty

    Marty Stylophora

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    +1 I agree.
     
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  4. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    Ok, so wether the tabk has finished cycling or not they are ok to add once algae shows?
     
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    Marty Stylophora

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    Right after cycling and before you add fish. Just make sure you have visible algae growth for the CuC to eat. They can also feast on LR die-off, but that is harder to visually gage.
     
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  6. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    Thats great thanks Marty
     
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  7. Marshall O

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    And don't get the max amount you planned of the tank. Start with a small number and increase after a month or two if needed.
     
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