Crashj wrote:

The kit will allow you to know when it is time to add fish. Unless
there is a source of waste matter, however, there is no way to start
the reaction cycle. Some people add bacteria or various starters, but
the missing element is actually waste matter. If you do not add fish
you will need to add your own.

Well, the missing element is ammonia. I have even known aquarists to use
pure ammonia to kick the cycle.

"Beer me, Marge, the pond's full"

Probably a pretty good solution :-)
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derek