starting a new cycle with brine cubes¿

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adam_keene

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can i start a cycle in a new tank with a brine cube??? i have liverock in the tank. Plus is there anything i need to do before i start the cycle? check ph, ammonia levels etc.????
 
adam_keene said:
can i start a cycle in a new tank with a brine cube??? i have liverock in the tank. Plus is there anything i need to do before i start the cycle? check ph, ammonia levels etc.????

You can do this - I know of others who have. Any source of waste matter will get the job done. But it will probably stink things up in your house pretty good. IMO, stick with the cocktail shrimp.
 
Yes, a noble cocktail shrimp has to be sacrificed for the cause. With how much money I'm spending on my new tank, the ones in my house eating shrimp are my fish and mantis.
 
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