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Old 02-28-2008, 11:35 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by CollegeReefer
You shouldn't add any bacteria because the rock will start a cycle which will produce the bacteria levels need to make your tank stable. Add all the rock you want and then wait untill all of your levels read zero. This may take up to a month. After this occurs you can begin adding livestock.
i have been told by several aquarist' that the bacteria will speed up the cycling process greatly... is there any down side to adding it?
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