Cycling and AOI aquarium

[Tbone2370]

Cycling my first tank this weekend. It’s an AOI setup. Do I remove the the filter socks and media cartridges during the cycle process? Media includes: Fiber Balls, ROX Carbon, HC GFO

Assuming so since there won’t be waste from fish, yet.

 

[Glenner’sreef]

Cycling my first tank this weekend. It’s an AOI setup. Do I remove the the filter socks and media cartridges during the cycle process? Media includes: Fiber Balls, ROX Carbon, HC GFO

Assuming so since there won’t be waste from fish, yet.

True, there’s really no reason for them yet. Are you introducing ammonia?