Starting a New Tank

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  1. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    ok so i am starting a new tank and need to start a cycle. I was wondering could i just use some of the "waste" water from an established tank to start a cycle.
     
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  2. JJK

    JJK Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Not really. There shouldn't be any ammonia or nitrites in waste water from an established tank. Also, the number of helpful bacteria that would be suspended in the water are pretty minimal. Your best bet is to throw in a piece of shrimp (food grade) and let in decay in the tank. The process would be sped up with live rock or sand from an established tank, but they are not absolutely necessary.
     
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  3. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

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    Or take some sand/rocks from the established tank if that's an option.
     
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  4. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

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    Errr....it would help if I read the entire reply above first. Nevermind...
     
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