Cycling with Food/Shrimp, Water Test Equipment ?

[Boyd Luth]

Good day everyone,
It has been about 7 years since I had my Jack Wattleys, and have been out of the hobby for about 5 years. I am within weeks of completeing the plumbing for my 160 gallon. Does anyone use shrimp anymore for the cycle, and what liquid test kits would anyone recommend please ? Thanx, Boyd.

[Len]

It's easier ans more effective to use pure ammonia to do a fishless cycle. You'll probably find it at an grocery store with the cleaning supplies or at walmart.

[Wes]

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?24047-fishless-cycle&highlight=fishless+cycling
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http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?98392-Raw-Shrimp-for-Cycling
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[DiscusDrew]

Most stay away from foods for logical fear of fungal and bacterial problems that could otherwise be avoided. I would steer clear.