just set my tank up how long till i can put the skimmer on ??

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  1. lylbxplaya4lyfe

    lylbxplaya4lyfe Astrea Snail

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    just set my tank up how long till i can put the skimmer on ??


    thankss
     
    lylbxplaya4lyfe, Jul 13, 2010
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  2. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    till it has cycled. the protein skimmer is designed to take out organics which is bascially fish waste. since you don't have that then you dont need it. sometimes organics help cycle the tank so you would be kind of doing the oposite IMO.
     
    aquariaman, Jul 13, 2010
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  3. lylbxplaya4lyfe

    lylbxplaya4lyfe Astrea Snail

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    ok repped thank you
     
    lylbxplaya4lyfe, Jul 13, 2010
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  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I agree with the above.^
     
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  5. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    i also agree with the above
     
    Newreef15, Jul 13, 2010
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