Billies 93 cube

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  1. Jmblec2

    Jmblec2 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    yep get them going. should take a day or 2.
     
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  2. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    the only mecanical filtration i have is my filter sock, haha.

    i want to put my rocks in there, but wanna wait till the sand settles so i can actually see what im doing.

    once it clears, the rocks will be going in.. then what should i add to start my cycle? i do 3 damsels that are chillin in a 29 biocube, what thinkin of using them, any thoughts?
     
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  3. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    Most people will say NO lol. There are other methods, but the damsels are hardy enough to survive a cycle IMO. You could use a raw shrimp or some kind of bacteria in a bottle like Dr. Tim's.
     
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  4. Jmblec2

    Jmblec2 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    +1.

    make sure to dig your base rock deep into the sand bed on to the bottom of the tank glass. do not just set it up top of sand.
     
    Jmblec2, Mar 8, 2012
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  5. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    that's good advice.
     
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  6. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    Ok i will do, the sand is clearing up a lot faster than expected so thats good, might be adding the rocks tonight :)
     
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  7. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    That is awesome! :)
     
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  8. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    so i got about a third of teh rocks in tonight, before i kicked upa huge sand storm again, haha so i cant see what im doing anymore.
     
    billielewis3, Mar 8, 2012
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  9. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    I was afraid it was gonna happen..
     
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  10. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    I used PVC pipe to act like stilts for my LR formations. That way I get more water flow all around the rock for BB and burrowing fish don't knock it over lol. You also wont get a sandstorm when arranging it.
     
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