Fishless cycle

[colesjensen]

I'm currently cycling my 220 with 3 raw shrimp and I have a few questions. When do I take the shrimp out of I do? I have the bacteria in a bottle when do I add that? When can I turn on my protein skimmer? Thanks.

 

[Jason mack]

I would add too he bacteria now .. as for the shrimp they will start too break down in 24 hrs so leave them in a few days and test for ammonia .. when it's upto 1-2 ppm take the shrimp out .. I'd leave your protein skimmer off for a couple of weeks yet ! ..happy reefing

 

[colesjensen]

I would add too he bacteria now .. as for the shrimp they will start too break down in 24 hrs so leave them in a few days and test for ammonia .. when it's upto 1-2 ppm take the shrimp out .. I'd leave your protein skimmer off for a couple of weeks yet ! ..happy reefing

Thanks!