Thread: New Tank cycle?
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Old 01-28-2009, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ElGuappo View Post
IMO i would not go with a turbo. while they are great they crap alot and are very clumbsy when they get larger. for the sand go with some nass.(nassuris.sp) snail and maybe even a sandsifting star. Many will tell you your tank is too small for one and it will starve, i have always had 1 in my RSM and still on my first one. even at times with a second in there. however my rock work is basically on stilts providng lots of room for them to roam.
Turbos are the only hair to get rid of LONG hair algae thats my personal experince. Once the job is done just give him away or bring him back to the store. Hell just borrow one.. hahaha
I wouldnt leave a turbo in my tank, but i would use one after a cycle... They MOW thru anything.
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