Cycling question - shrimp

[Biff0rz]

Hi, I set up a quick qt tank for observation. I used some media from my display. The tank has no lights. I also added a live shrimp (not for cycle purposes) about a month ago. I want to add a small fish in there, is the tank cycled? Does the shrimp and live rock contribute to any nitrogen cycle?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

If you added live rock into that tank, then the tank is cycled. You can always do a quick Nitrate and ammonia test to make sure it is ready to go

 

[Biff0rz]

If you added live rock into that tank, then the tank is cycled. You can always do a quick Nitrate and ammonia test to make sure it is ready to go

Wouldn't the shrimp thats been living in there for a month have been affected by it by now? I assume it's good to go. I also do not have an ammonia test handy and need to get a fish in there asap