cycling a pico questons

[harleychic]

Hi all!
Last time I set up a tank (long time ago) you put in LR, damsels, etc., waited for the cycle to end, then took the damsels back to the LFS. I know most people now cycle tanks with the piece of shrimp, but I was wondering about picos. Last nano I had (10g), I simply seeded it with LR from my 55g and let it sit for a couple months.
I now have a 3g set up for one week with 4 pounds LR, should I put a small cocktail shrimp in there?
Thanks!

 

[obsled]

I've never added anything during my cycle other than live rock (which has enough bio mass). If you really needing something try adding some frozen marine food. There's a lot of crazies out there suggesting you urinate in your tank or add a doggie bag from Red Lobster. I'd take it subtle which has worked for me in my 14, 10, and two 2.5 picos. Good luck!

 

[Agu]

Like Obsled said, you don't need to add anything except maybe a pinch of food every few days.

 

[Grunt]

Throw some food in, not a fish. The good fish stores won't sell damsels for starter tanks. I prefer to shop at those. Just my .02


I started a tank a few weeks ago and threw in some food, its cycling now.

Cheers

 

[harleychic]

Thanks everyone, no I wouldn't put a fish in!