run skimmer during cycle?

michaeltx

Moderator
no in a new tank there is nothing for the skimmer to pull out and will actually prolong a cycle. the only thing that it might help with is if the rock you are using to cycle with is raw uncured rock them it might help to get rid of some of the smell that goes along with it LOL
usually 4-6 months before there is enough for the skimmer to start doing its work properly.
Mike
 

dreeves

Active Member
Opinion issue...
If you want to run it run it...it will aid in the removal of unwanted nutrients...and could help prevent major algea blooms...
Dont know about the prolonging the cycle stuff though...never observed any studies on it...
 
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