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Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by gfunk823, Mar 21, 2009.

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  1. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    what kind of skimmer are you gonna run? they do require a lot more feedings and more food is just excess waste that needs to be taken out.
     
    {Nano}Reefer, Mar 21, 2009
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  2. gfunk823

    gfunk823 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    i do not know i have 300 saved up for one but idk what brand is the best to use, is it completley necesary right from the start or could i wait because i wanted to get all the LR asap
     
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    Not supposed to skim while cycling, so you can wait.
     
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  4. gfunk823

    gfunk823 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    alright good to know could i buy live bacteria as well to shorten the period of cycling
     
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    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Most guys on here say it's a waste of money. I personally have never used it.
     
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    Just let it do its thing. No need to buy bacteria.
     
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  7. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    +1

    you would just waste your money IMO, throw a piece of shrimp in there and let it rot to kick start the cycle, the damsels may or may not make it.
     
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  8. gfunk823

    gfunk823 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    i did it for my old tank and it worked but since im dealing with delicate fish should i just do it the old fashion way
     
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  9. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    what kind of sea horses were you looking at?
     
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  10. gfunk823

    gfunk823 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    if the damsels make it or not i dont care i just want to make sure i do this right
     
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