Protein skimmer during cycle?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by nightster, Oct 13, 2010.

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  1. nightster

    nightster Pajama Cardinal

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    Well I need a small one bc my Skimmer section is 5"x10".
     
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  2. steve wright

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    Cycling with dry rock - I would have lights on
    Cycling with uncured live rock - I would have lights off as there would be lots of nutrients, plus algae on the rock , combine that with light and you know what happens next

    Steve
     
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  3. DarkHorseMBA

    DarkHorseMBA Flamingo Tongue

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    Thanks!
     
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  4. nightster

    nightster Pajama Cardinal

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    Oh I'm glad that question got answered , bc I'm using base rock.
     
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  5. yangabanga

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    Hi, sorry to resurrect an old thread but I have this question myself and wonder if there is any new thinking? I'm planning on leaving the skimmer off while I cycle since I have mostly baserock and just a little liverock/sand (from previous tank) and nothing else in it.
     
    yangabanga, Jul 7, 2013
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  6. Mr. Bill

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    Nope. IMO, it's the same.

    With mostly dry rock, you want the DOCs to remain to help boost your bio-filter. With uncured live rock, OTOH, you'll get a lot of die-off. Skimming and even occasionally vacuuming out larger debris will help keep nutrient levels down and speed the cycle without interfering with the bio-filter.
     
    Mr. Bill, Jul 7, 2013
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