Shrimp Cycling + Filtration Questions

[calimel]

Hello, I am getting back into the hobby after a long hiatus (my family had tanks when I was a teen). 20 years later, a lot has changed! We used to cycle with damsels, now that’s frowned upon. I just set up a 29g 1 week ago, with an Aqua Clear 50 HOB filter, hyydor Powerhead, and a mix of dry and live rock. To kick off the cycle, I added Fritz’s Turbo Start and also a shrimp (from my local seafood counter) for 3 days. Ammonia and nitrites are up. After removing the Decaying shrimp, do I now need to add another so the bacteria have something to feed on...or just let nature take its course? Also, is it advisable to purchase a canister filter for a tank this small? Thanks!

 

[WIReefer]

First off welcome to R2R!!! I ran my 55 gallon with a hob filter for the first year before I went with a sump you should be fine with a hob. I would test ammonia daily and see if it drops. And go from there.

 

[calimel]

First off welcome to R2R!!! I ran my 55 gallon with a hob filter for the first year before I went with a sump you should be fine with a hob. I would test ammonia daily and see if it drops. And go from there.

Thanks! What made you switch to a sump?

 

[WIReefer]

Thanks! What made you switch to a sump?

I ordered a apex and trident and was sick of seeing all the equipment in my main display tank, much cleaner look. Have tons more room for equipment now.