When to add copepods and chaeto?

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  1. Courtster

    Courtster Feather Duster

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    Just finished first week of cycling, starting to see diatom growth. I was wondering when should I add copepods and chaeto? I figured if I add the pods before fish they will have a chance to start a good population. With the chaeto would I want to wait for the cycle to finish so I wont interrupt the cycles "food source"? Thanks
     
    Courtster, Oct 12, 2009
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  2. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Yes you will want to wait until the end of the cycle for both.
     
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  3. Courtster

    Courtster Feather Duster

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    K+, thanks for your help twice now.
     
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  4. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    add the pods once your ammonia and nitrites are 0. They can tolerate insane amounts of nitrates.
     
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