Mar 25, 2009 #21 missileman Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Oct 31, 2008 Messages 606 Location SE Michigan It would not hurt to do one before you add fish regardless of the nitrate reading.
Mar 25, 2009 #22 OP OP cogburn Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Feb 5, 2008 Messages 492 Location bangor, pa thats what i was thinking... ill do one fri night