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Wouldn't think of it. Actually, I am using live phytoplankton to see if it helps minimize the deleterious effects of cycling.

It's not a 6 pack but here is my 10 gallon. Just received and added the rock and sand today.

It would probably be a species of Nannochloropsis. I guess the deciding factor may be how much is enough to do the job and how much is too much to cause problems. I can start with less and make minute additions if warranted, all the while monitoring water parameters. Thanks for the insight.

Oh I forgot to add that both the rock and sand will be added at the same time; however, I am trying to get a jump start on the cycle by more than a week by adding a little food to the system.

I read an article about this some time ago, I think it was written by Rob Toonen but I'm not possitive. In the article he only mentions this as an idea but no experiential proof of its benefits. I have been researching for over 2 years before actually setting this up and this was something I...

I was thinking of using live phytoplankton to assist in the processing of ammonia and nitrite. which in turn would be a supply of food for many of the fauna, thereby producing more nutrient for the plankton; all in the hope of staving off a potentially dramatic spike/swing in nutrients. As well...

Has anyone had any experience with cycling new lr with the help of phytoplankton? In theory it seems that it would be a benefit in several ways; however, is it worth attempting, even if for experimental purposes?