when to start using skimmer

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ib2000

Guest
how long after my tank cycles is it a good time to start using my protein skimmer?
 
jdl

jdl

Member
whenever you want.
some people dont use a skimmer
some run them from the beginning
some run them after the cycle
 
lil.guppy

lil.guppy

Active Member
I started mine 2 months after set up and I only run mine 2 weeks out of the month usually from the 1st-15th
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

Moderator
It is really up to you. You have nothing to skim right now though. You won't for several months. Once the fish are in then use it.
 
stanlalee

stanlalee

Active Member
I run the skimmer from day one when possible. If you have live rock you have something to skim in a new tank plus it allows the skimmer to break in and yourself to dial it in. Cant hurt anything so if you have it already might as well use it. I'm not sure why people dont like running their skimmers during cycling.
 
aquaguy24

aquaguy24

Active Member
I would run it after the cycle to get it all broken in before u add ur first fish. It should be good to go when u get a good biolaod going.
 
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