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Old 02/07/2007, 12:56 AM
buzjerry buzjerry is offline
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Skimmer ON or OFF during cycling new tank
Just wanted to know what everyone is doing during the cycling process. Skimmer on or off during when cycling a new tank?

40 gal tank w/ 20 gal sump = ~ 55 gals water (salt water...ha)
ASM G1 Skimmer.

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Old 02/07/2007, 01:03 AM
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ON!
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Old 02/07/2007, 01:44 AM
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I agree. On, and I'd do some water changes if the ammonia got high, and I had the energy.
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Old 02/07/2007, 08:41 AM
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I asked the same question when i started.Also got the same replies. Skimmer on, and water changes. It all worked better. Compared to my first attempt at SW,where i failed miserably.(poor maintence) Now im on a roll.
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Old 02/07/2007, 09:02 AM
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definately ON
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Old 02/07/2007, 09:41 AM
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Going to have to agree with the others .
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Old 02/07/2007, 10:06 AM
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Why?????????????
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Old 02/07/2007, 11:04 AM
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I guess to allow your bio-system to work naturally with the skimmer.
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Readings as of Oct20:
1.023 Salinity
0.0 NH4
<0.3mg/L NO2
50mg/l NO3
8.2 PH
5.0 KH
500+ Ca
78.8-80F Daily Temp
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Old 02/07/2007, 11:05 AM
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Altogether, to have a stable water condition. Otherwise, your water will have nitrate spikes...
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newbie to marine reef tank:
Readings as of Oct20:
1.023 Salinity
0.0 NH4
<0.3mg/L NO2
50mg/l NO3
8.2 PH
5.0 KH
500+ Ca
78.8-80F Daily Temp
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Old 02/07/2007, 03:30 PM
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The skimmer will remove organic compounds from the water, including toxins, and reduce stress on animals in the live rock. Cleaner water is always good.
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Old 02/07/2007, 06:33 PM
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thanks everybody..

it will be on
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Old 02/07/2007, 08:15 PM
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one more for on!
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Old 02/08/2007, 09:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by buzjerry
thanks everybody..

it will be on
Looks like there are a lot of supporter for ON. ON it is!!!!
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newbie to marine reef tank:
Readings as of Oct20:
1.023 Salinity
0.0 NH4
<0.3mg/L NO2
50mg/l NO3
8.2 PH
5.0 KH
500+ Ca
78.8-80F Daily Temp
 

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