Cycling

I have set up a new 150 gal tank with a 55 gal sump/fuge. Fuge on the right, sump with skimmer on left, with return pump in the middle. In a effort to keep the nasties out Im using dry sand and 150 pounds of Reef Saver Eco Dry Rock from BRS. I want to cycle with some damsels, my question is how many do you think I should drop in to ensure a successful cycle?

 

Not to many you dont wanna have to try to catch them all to get them out after

 

haha so true ... Damsels are like Goldfish, they are cool to look at but not in your own tank. ;D

I was thinking 5 or 6.

 

I'd say a school of 5 or 6 chromis before that many damsels..at least they seem to die off through attrition..
..the damsels would be like a gang of thugs... lol

 

ahh very nice, a Damsel with a TWIST ... at least these guys look cooler. I would be okay with 5 or 6 Chromis for a little while.

Ill have to clock their speed before I buy them to make sure I can catch them when its time to kick them out. 8)

 

I would cycle with a dead shrimp instead of live animals.

 

..or you could always do that.

 

That was the original plan however, I wont be here to make sure everything stays on track. I have to leave for a few months and leave my wife with the tank. I was looking for an easy way to cycle it while Im gone. I think feeding 5 or 6 fish and topping off the water will be easy for her to do for a few months.

 

ouch.

 

Ouch, :-X

Is this not a good plan?