cmoreash Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 So should I run the skimmer while cycling the tank, or not? Oh yea, and should i add snails/crabs when tank is totally cycled, or when it's starting to stabilize? I am so excited, I can't wait to get my live rock! Link to comment
Strife Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 the answer is simply up to you i have done it without using a skimmer, but carbon... i have also done it without using both... many people recommend using a skimmer... and many dont... so now its up to you... hehe Link to comment
Guest AbSoluTc Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 I noticed in your signature, you have a lee's skimmer. Is this the tank you just setup? Also, what do you think of that skimmer? Link to comment
Sahin Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 I would get it going while the tank is cycling. Most skimmers take a few days or more to set-in so its better to get it started and working now, so when tank is ready for critters etc it will be already skimming. Just my thoughts. Good luck with your new tank. PS, I know what you mean about the liverock, I couldnt wait to get my first ever live rock. Its simply amazed me the kinds of life you find on the rocks. Link to comment
cmoreash Posted June 24, 2002 Author Share Posted June 24, 2002 the skimmer isn't bad looking, but there is nothing for it to skim as of yet...i need a bit more money before i can get the rock and sand...another $50 outta do it Link to comment
Lunchbucket Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 i would skim just to get any extra nasties out of there so you can get the good stuff off to a better start and maybe not kill as much Lunchbucket Link to comment
cmoreash Posted June 25, 2002 Author Share Posted June 25, 2002 "not kill AS much" lol positive thinking Link to comment
Lunchbucket Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 yeah sorry it is just a fact you will kill some. we just try to limit it as much as we can Lunchbucket Link to comment
HuBu Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 i m gonna give skiming a try on my 29 gal. Link to comment
Catspa Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 Skimming.. can't see any harm in doing it while cycling, so why not. Inverts, ya, you can add the cheep ones when the tank is starting to stabalize, just remeber that they are very sinsitive to nitrate, much more so then most fish, so keep an eye on it.. Interestingly, i've got a 29g that i just setup a skimmer on it (gen. counter curent), and i noticed that it was producing greeny slime within an hour of operation...this good/bad, need adjustment, or just right? Link to comment
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