Well bro. The idea behind cycling is to allow beneficial bacteria to colonise ur system and ensure they can breakdown all the future poo and food or all other dead stuff.
Since ur trying this new "raw" material, I guess u must be ready to accept any risk that comes with the experiment?
Can try lah, but I suggest trying with a small prawn still.
Never hurts to cycle longer, grow more algae and pods... There's no real need to rush to buy corals or fish, they'll always be available.
I'm sure someone here must have said this before, patience is the key to this hobby...
Good luck and good night bro..
And remember the saying, be safe not sorry... We never know when there'll be a power trip... Just once is considered 1 time too many...