topic ^^^
hatessushi Active Member Sep 12, 2006 #2 It doesn't need to be on while cycling. I would leave it off for a month.
xdave Active Member Sep 12, 2006 #3 No, it will just slow the process down. I wouldn't use any carbon either.
fgcu14 Member Sep 12, 2006 #4 my skimmer was on and it took 4 weeks which is what i've been told is the norm
toan Member Sep 12, 2006 #5 thanks for the replies, day 1 complete.. now time to wait for amonia to spike
