raw Shrimp question

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  1. sharkyshark

    sharkyshark Spaghetti Worm

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    so got the salt and the lr pumps are going (no skimmer tho)
    Q: how long does the piece of raw shrimp stay in the tank for?
     
    sharkyshark, Jan 7, 2009
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  2. Godbert

    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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    until it dissolves ;D
     
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  3. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    I would leave it in there over the course of the nitrogen cycle.
    Do you plan on purchasing a skimmer?
    Are you using live sand and live rock?
     
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  4. sharkyshark

    sharkyshark Spaghetti Worm

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    so really it's up to me. however long i can stand to look at a decaying shrimp... but for sure before i get anything in there that would eat it???

    I have a skimmer and fuge. i posted pics, but noone looked at them :cry:
    i have lr in there now and no, not live sand, but after getting the lr in the tank and some in the fuge, we have definately got some growth, the bottom of the tank is lookin pretty colorful ;D
     
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  5. Bigjoeybx

    Bigjoeybx Astrea Snail

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    I left mines in for about 3 days till I couldnt take the smell anymore.
     
    Bigjoeybx, Jan 10, 2009
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  6. shipbear

    shipbear Bubble Tip Anemone

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    What size is your tank..?
    I left my shrimp in for 4 weeks, To make sure they done the job..
    And something is eating it.. !!!

    Good Luck, Larry
     
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  7. sharkyshark

    sharkyshark Spaghetti Worm

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    we took it out, got 6 damsel fish and i guess it mini cycled? tested everything and it is all at zero
     
    sharkyshark, Jan 12, 2009
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