Cycling...

kevvypoop313

kevvypoop313

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I am getting my live rock delivered today and will begin the cycling process of my new tank. Are there any suggestions or recommendations i should know that will assist me in my cycling? I have a 125 gallon tank with 150 lbs. of live rock and 80 lbs. of live sand. Anything at all will help... Also, during cycling, should i have my tank set up fully including skimmer, lights, powerheads, power filters, etc... all running as if it would normally? Thank you...
Kevin
 
teen

teen

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have all powerheads and filters on. keep your skimmer and lights off imo.
you may want to throw in 2 raw cocktail shrimp as well to help with the cycling.
 
ccampbell57

ccampbell57

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I agree with the shrimp, I also found that having a couple of damsels in there helped my cycling phase. The only issue with them is they are hard as heck to get out, so make sure you like them.
 
kevvypoop313

kevvypoop313

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well i am just now starting the tank, so the live rock going in is the first thing other than the water... leave lights off? Protein skimmer off too? Wont the die off from the live rock really mess the tank up?
 
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