Can you use a filter in an uncycled tank?

[Livelifelaughlove]

I only have the strips, so i use them just to kinda have an idea, but i really do need to get the test kit when i get the money. Right now, i have just been keeping a really close eye on them. Nothing seems different, none are sick, the shrimp are all still alive... not laying at the gravel to much, except when sushi goes in his cave/rock to sleep... actually i think its just to show the shrimp that he is the boss...

[dramaqueen]

I don't test my water since I don't cycle. Thinking about it though...

[Livelifelaughlove]

I like to just have an idea... and i am seriously thinking about cycling the tank that vegans rescue will go in

[dramaqueen]

Yeah, I know that cycling is best but I hate to think of the time it will take and, knowing me, I'd probably have a mess with all the water changes.lol

[Livelifelaughlove]

Lol, yea, mine is that whenever i get the money for the API test something else comes up that i need.