scatman Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 When starting a new fish only tank at what stage do i start using the skimmer-the tank has been cycling for two weeks as of today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 4, 2004 Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 It was 6 months for me...But I've got a skimmer now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted June 4, 2004 Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 I think most people would say that the most critical time to have a skimmer running is during cycling. Depending on what is in your tank, in terms of live rock and where it came from, there could be all sorts of dieoff, which should be skimmed out of the water before it has time to produce large amounts of nitrate. Layton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 oh yeah get that puppy running as quick as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 The books I have on the subject vary in when they say you need to have the skimmer connected. The only consistant theme is that you should have one and it should be running before you add any life to the tank. My advice is the same as Laytons, get it on while the tank is cycling and help export nitrates, phosphates and anything else that may be in there (die off from rock and bacterria). Good luck Pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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