New reefers confused

Orsifish · Apr 3, 2021

Hi all, it’s great to be here.
We have a new mini reef 120 and only just added salt water, dry rock and media today. Do we need to run the skimmer for 10 days before we start the 30 day cycle kit?
Thanks a million

Reefing_addiction · Apr 3, 2021

No skimmer needed!
Nothing for it to pull out :-D
Welcome to the salty side and R2R

Shanet · Apr 3, 2021

Its not necessary if you dont want to but it will help run it in and clean the tank a little. It also helps aerating the tank but as you have no stock in again ,not necessary. I always run one when cycling a tank.

fuelman · Apr 3, 2021

welcome to R2R!!!

Zach B · Apr 3, 2021

Welcome

ShepherdReefer · Apr 3, 2021

Hello and welcome to the channel channel

gideon2086 · Apr 3, 2021

Unless the kit you are using says otherwise, run the skimmer. Good to break it in.

Fred2482 · Apr 3, 2021

Welcome!

WIReefer · Apr 3, 2021

Welcome to R2R!!!

jtp7004ft · Apr 3, 2021

welcome!

Running in & Cycling

Hi all, We have a 120 mini reef. We are new to this and are wondering if you can run in the skimmer and cycle at the same time? All the information I have read states running in 1-2 weeks. So do I begin my cycle at the end of this period or during? we have the Aquarium Systems “start your...

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