11-30-2004, 04:41 AM
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| Aiptasia Anemone
Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Diego, CA,California Age: 53
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|  Re: Skimmer, is it really necessary during cycling
I didn't put the skimmer into play until after the third month and even then there is not a lot to skim. It is helpful when blowing off the rock and helps remove detritus. Critters (snails, crabs and shrimp) have been added slowly over the whole time. I put one piece of coral after the fourth month and will be adding one or so a month for several months. I will not be adding fish until after the fifth month.
Drew
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