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Old 09-07-2011, 01:28 PM
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I just read over my initial question and realized that I never really posed it, although I feel I got the answer. I guess my head is still trying to get back into school mode

I was more concerned that the tank had cycled and would stop the process of creating a larger bacteria colony because there was no further die off. The shrimp should take care of this I would assume. But am I correct in assuming that there needs to be a further source of ammonia for the colonies to continue to build? Im no Biology major so I just look at it as a "food" or "fuel" source for the bacteria, the colony will on continue to grow if there is food right?
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Correct.

I am currently cycling a friends tank with 4 Gallons of blended squid. Slowly adding more and more each time the cycle is complete. We are up to 1c. without any significant rise in ammonia.

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I am currently cycling a friends tank with 4 Gallons of blended squid. Slowly adding more and more each time the cycle is complete. We are up to 1c. without any significant rise in ammonia.
How big is this tank?
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