question on cycle

[ryand]

ok you people all know about the cycle about how the ammonia spikes first then the nitrites then nitrates my question is when the nitrates take off can i get a cleaner clam from here because they feed off of them and maby get the cycle done a little faster i am wandering if we could do that

 

[duke13]

Even though cleaner clans are fairly inexpensive, I wouldn't risk it's life in a cycling tank. Let the tank cycle on it's own. Cleaner Clams aren't as hardy as say those worthless Damsels.

 

[leona]

True....True:joy:

 

[cowfishrule]

patience....
the tank will finish cycle when it is ready to
also, damsels are hardy, but dont go that route unless
a: you wish to keep him there forever
b: you have no problem breaking down your tank to get him out