use biospira ... yes or no?

[maxdout]

should i just let my tank go through its cycle or would it be ok to use biospira. the lfs said that i could add fish the same day if i add the bio. i've added 20lbs of the agrolive and 15 lbs lr into my nano. no live animals yet.
looking to add maybe 3-5 small chromis to help it out through the month then get other things if it works out. any suggestions? thanks
max

 

[saltycreefer]

Let the tank cycle on its own. If there is any die off occurring in the rock the bio spira isnt going to help.

 

[maxdout]

good point. thats good i din't fall for the LFS sales pitch. saved myself 30$

 

[jdieck]

Yes do not add anything. Use a powerhead or a turkey baster to blow detritus off the rock and pores and make frequent water changes to keep Ammonia in the 0.25 ppm level or lower, it is enough to keep the bacteria reproducing but not too high to kill the good things you want surviving in your rock. Another benefit of keeping water changes is to prevent accumulation of Phosphates and also help not to end up with very high Nitrates at the end of the cycle.