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Old 09/20/2007, 12:54 PM
GrandeGixxer GrandeGixxer is offline
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Calcium looks pretty high, I would bet your ALK is way off. Other than that it looks good. I strongly disagree on the not running the skimmer during cycle for 2 reasons. 1, they need to break in for usually around 2 weeks before they work right. If you have it off for the first 2 weeks, then it is not going to be ready when you do need it. 2, what is going to take up those light solids and whatever else that is going to foul your water. I understand why some say not to run it, but I have always ran it during a cycle, and I always will. You ask 10 people in this hobby the same question, you will get 10 different answers. Don't just listen to 1(usually the most apealing one to you, I know I am guilty) but listen to all of them. Good luck, the tank looks great!
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