Turkey instead of shrimp to cycle tank?

[CammieTime]

A guy at work said he cycles his new fish tanks with pieces of turkey instead of a shrimp as turkey is more likely to be in the fridge. Is there any problem with using turkey to create beneficial bacteria for the nitrogen cycle?

[pitdogg2]

Or you can buy bio-spiria or Dr.Tims one and done.... Then you just put fish in boom done.

[woopaul5]

I've had nothing but success with tetra safe start. Started 4 aquariums with no issues.

[Neptune]

I've had nothing but success with tetra safe start. Started 4 aquariums with no issues.

same here

[MendoMan]

Why not just use ammonia? I've cycled several using only ammonia and it worked fine. I tried Dr Tims once and it did move to the nitrite stage fast it took several weeks to make it to the nitrate (completed ) stage.

[Hart24601]

It should be fine. That being said just using cheap ammonia (no additives) from a place like ace hardware is the best and fastest IME. You can add bottled bacteria if you like, but a basic ammonia test kit so you know the tank can process 1ppm (or 2 or 3 or....) overnight is really the way to go.

[PAR23]

A guy at work said he cycles his new fish tanks with pieces of turkey

I would imagine this would lead to an "interesting" smell released from your tank. I agree with others using ammonia from ACE. Very effective and odorless.