cycling fish only tank

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  1. philzie1173

    philzie1173 Plankton

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    do i need to use live rock to cycle a fish only tank?
     
    philzie1173, Dec 27, 2006
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  2. Tangster

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    You never need L/rock to cycle any type of tank.. I have never nor will I ever use L/rock for anything. I think it exposes my tanks to many problems .
     
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  3. philzie1173

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    i wanted to start a fish only tank with no rock just peices of dead coral and lfs told me i needed live rock to cycle my tank thats y i ask maybe they just need my money
     
    philzie1173, Dec 27, 2006
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  4. Blade_Runner

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    No, not for a show tank.

    Some live sand would be nice.
     
    Blade_Runner, Dec 28, 2006
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  5. philzie1173

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    i have 100lbs of live sand will that be enough for a 125gal tank
     
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  6. Blade_Runner

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    Blade_Runner, Dec 28, 2006
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