Ok to take out seed gravel from tank during cycling process?

[shynepo3]

My tank is in the last stages of cycling..ammonia drops to 0.25 within a day, high nitrites and nitrates...

is it ok to take out the seeded gravel? i have about 3 cups full in stockings hanging inside...just want to take out...

if not, when can i take it out? thanks in advance

 

[eco23]

My tank is in the last stages of cycling..ammonia drops to 0.25 within a day, high nitrites and nitrates...

is it ok to take out the seeded gravel? i have about 3 cups full in stockings hanging inside...just want to take out...

if not, when can i take it out? thanks in advance

Personally I'd wait until it cycles, them start removing it from the stocking a little at a time. Since things are drawing to a close, I wouldn't want to take risks and remove any good sources of beneficial bacteria. The majority will be in the filter media, but you want to keep all the little buggers you've got right now.