shrimp cycle

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  1. vincer20

    vincer20 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    how long do i leave the shrimp in the tank?
     
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  2. 1.0reef

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    just let it rot. most people don't even take it out.
     
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  3. vincer20

    vincer20 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    thanks
     
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    haha this is not how its done, you leave it in there until the tank has finished the cycle, then if there is anything left of it take it out as it will built up ammonia.
     
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  5. vincer20

    vincer20 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    ok i have it in a nylon sack i just yank it once my cycle is done.
     
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    cycled 4 tanks this way i also use a old filter pad from one of my tanks helps with pod introduction
     
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  7. bvb-etf-luva

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    i do as well, but once the tank is cycled you dont leave the shrimp in there, this was the point i was trying to make.
     
    bvb-etf-luva, Apr 24, 2011
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