90 gallon saltwater build

[Deejay62]

As you guys know we are in the cycling stage. I want to know if I have to rinse out my two filter socks?

 

[Hondatek]

Probably not at this point . Since your not feeding any fish they shouldn't be really catching any debris. If you notice decreased flow through them or discoloration then you might need to .

 

[Deejay62]

So they shouldn't be there?

 

[Hondatek]

No the filter socks should be there . They just shouldnt be dirty .

 

[Deejay62]

No the filter socks should be there . They just shouldnt be dirty .

No, yeah I get that, but should they be in while cycling tank?

 

[Hondatek]

Yea they are fine while cycling .

 

[Deejay62]

Well we are well into a week now of cycling. Check water parameters and definitely have an ammonia spike it's between .025 to .050. Now should I get the shrimp out? Or do I let it dissolve in the media bag?

 

[Macscale]

Leave the shrimp in there, ammonia has to get to 5ppm. .25-.5 isn't a spike at all and won't do much good for your bioload.