charnkiat New member Aug 24, 2013 #1 I've read about using ammonia to start the cycle and this is what I can find locally. Can I use this as the source of ammonia to start the cycle? (I'm using all dry rocks with bagged live sand).
I've read about using ammonia to start the cycle and this is what I can find locally. Can I use this as the source of ammonia to start the cycle? (I'm using all dry rocks with bagged live sand).
mikecc67548 New member Aug 24, 2013 #2 Something other than pure ammonia to get the variety of bacteria going. A piece of raw shrimp works, as does a shot of urine.
Something other than pure ammonia to get the variety of bacteria going. A piece of raw shrimp works, as does a shot of urine.
M miah2bzy New member Aug 24, 2013 #3 You could pick up a piece of two of cured live rock from your LFS and use that to seed the dry rock over time.
You could pick up a piece of two of cured live rock from your LFS and use that to seed the dry rock over time.
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Aug 24, 2013 #4 Just throw some fish food in the tank and you will start the cycle
