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- May 15, 2003
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- 12
Hi everyone,
I'm new to Tonmo. I'm presently cycling my tank (1 month in, 2 to go) and I wanted to know why 3 months is necessary. If my ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels are all zero (I have H.O.T. magnum filter), what is the purpose of waiting three months?
Also I'm trying to find a cheap way to feed my new octopus when I get him/her. I used to work at a zoo and everything was fed mealworms because of their high protein and nutritional value. They are the larva of a beetle that is insanely easy and cheap to maintain. Can anyone think of why this might not be a good idea to feed to an octopus?
Thanks
I'm new to Tonmo. I'm presently cycling my tank (1 month in, 2 to go) and I wanted to know why 3 months is necessary. If my ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels are all zero (I have H.O.T. magnum filter), what is the purpose of waiting three months?
Also I'm trying to find a cheap way to feed my new octopus when I get him/her. I used to work at a zoo and everything was fed mealworms because of their high protein and nutritional value. They are the larva of a beetle that is insanely easy and cheap to maintain. Can anyone think of why this might not be a good idea to feed to an octopus?
Thanks