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Unread 02/20/2008, 06:35 AM   #1
baitshopboy
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Skimmer during cycle

Should I run my skimmer during the initial cycle?


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Unread 02/20/2008, 06:47 AM   #2
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Yes it pulls out of your tank while cycling.


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Unread 02/20/2008, 09:39 AM   #3
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You will likely find it pulls out a lot more during initial live rock cycling than it will later, as dead organisms on the rock release a lot of organics into the water. So definitely use it.


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