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bv_reefer 07-08-2007 09:48 PM

Cycling with uncured live rock-
 
-I'm gonna start cyclin' my 33-gallon saltwater tank in the next week or so and was just wondering what equipment is recommended and/or neccessary for the 4-6 week cycling peroid. Some things I've heard are a good heater,power filter,substrate,live rock,salt obvously and test kits and hydrometer.-So if u think I missed anything important ot that you highly reccomend, please feel free to post a thread. -And also do i need 2 have my protein skimmer or filter on for the 5 weeks?

0sprey 07-08-2007 10:13 PM

Powerheads. You'll need good current in the tank.
I'd only use the power filter to run carbon and phosban... you shouldn't need it for cycling.

Chin_Lee 07-09-2007 12:26 AM

you probably won't need a heater right now with the summer but you might need it in the fall.
You need a good skimmer and powerhead both of which should be cleaned daily (intake screen)

andresont 07-09-2007 01:22 AM

The most important is to "equipt" your self with a lot of patience LOL

Mik_101 07-09-2007 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andresont (Post 259230)
The most important is to "equipt" your self with a lot of patience LOL

lol thats true i alredy got fish after a week ant ther doing fine.

Shrimpy 07-10-2007 03:39 AM

I would ditch the hydrometer and get a refractometer. :)


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