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Old 06-05-2015, 11:59 PM
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If you buy cured live rock, there is no cycle.
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Old 06-06-2015, 12:02 AM
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I knew that was coming from Brad.
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Old 06-06-2015, 12:07 AM
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I knew that was coming from Brad.
Well, it's true. Even using freshly shipped rock, took me a week to cure it and add to tank. Added all corals and fish right away.

But, being in a hurry is a sure way to go south real quick. Start tank in June. Post about algae problems first week of August, selling whole system by October, don't want to part out. You're gonna part it out anyway, lose tons of money on what you spent trying to build a budget tank fast.
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Old 06-06-2015, 12:20 AM
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Well, it's true. Even using freshly shipped rock, took me a week to cure it and add to tank. Added all corals and fish right away.

But, being in a hurry is a sure way to go south real quick. Start tank in June. Post about algae problems first week of August, selling whole system by October, don't want to part out. You're gonna part it out anyway, lose tons of money on what you spent trying to build a budget tank fast.
I know your right. Just that the 2 small pieces I added last time has given me nice presents.
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Assuming the OP is using store bought live sand. Should he/ she expect a cycle?
How live is live sand really.....?
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Old 06-06-2015, 12:26 AM
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Assuming the OP is using store bought live sand. Should he/ she expect a cycle?
How live is live sand really.....?
Yes, and not very.
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Well, it's true. Even using freshly shipped rock, took me a week to cure it and add to tank. Added all corals and fish right away.

But, being in a hurry is a sure way to go south real quick. Start tank in June. Post about algae problems first week of August, selling whole system by October, don't want to part out. You're gonna part it out anyway, lose tons of money on what you spent trying to build a budget tank fast.
It's true I should just wait lol nice and slow. I'm in this for long haul it's been a dream since I was kid, lol I had this tank sitting for a year looking at a tank with sand, rock but no water. Wife saying get it out my kitchen just throw it lol.
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He didn't suggest a road bike. He's actually making an effort for you now. Your hazing period is over
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Old 06-06-2015, 02:51 AM
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He didn't suggest a road bike. He's actually making an effort for you now. Your hazing period is over
Road bikes are probably over budget
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