Oysters for cycle

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  1. Midnight_Madman

    Midnight_Madman Montipora Digitata

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    I was just fishing in a local CLEAN (not polluted) SC creek and pulled up some oysters. Just wondering if I can throw them in the tank to help get my cycle going more.
    All I have now is the raw shrimp in it.
     
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  2. sollie7

    sollie7 Millepora

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    I would just stick with the dead shrimp
     
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  3. Midnight_Madman

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    Thanks.
    Just wondering why not put in the oysters?
     
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  4. Newreef15

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    it will just add extra waste that you dont need.

    give it some time it will finish soon enough lol
     
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    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    and becarful with tank things like that if you dont have a permit for it fish and game can jive you a pretty hefty fine. just a heads up
     
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  6. Midnight_Madman

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    I do.
    Thanks
     
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  7. Midnight_Madman

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    Hey guys, what makes this different then putting in chunk of live rock?
     
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  8. blackraven1425

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    Creeks are brackish...could have some unwanted tiny hitchhikers.
     
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    jus curious did you already put them in or something?
     
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  10. Midnight_Madman

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    No there sitting here wrapped in a paper towel.
     
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