Originally Posted by Speg
I wish someone would explain to me why NOT to cycle your tank with damsels/chromis? I cycled using damsels and I could join the COP club!
IMO, cycling with damsels only has one advantage, and it is the money you give to the LFS. That's why they push it, they can make a fortune in the end. And just because you didn't have any die, doesn't mean others won't. In most classic damsel cycling, several fish do die.
So while it is a VALID way to cycle a tank, I see little benefit to doing it unless you own a fish store.
BTW, I am opposed to harvesting elephants for ivory...