Question return pump

[Fredrxn]

Hello I am still waiting on my replacement pump for my 130 gallon tank... But I wanted to start the cycle with a sicce 3.0 will this pump be to slow to start the cycle? Thanks

 

[Biglew11]

Return pumps have nothing at all to do with a tanks cycle. So yes you can start now and swap the pumps when you get the new one.

 

[mfinn]

Return pumps have nothing at all to do with a tanks cycle. So yes you can start now and swap the pumps when you get the new one.

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As long as the sicce will get water back to the tank.

 

[Fredrxn]

Return pumps have nothing at all to do with a tanks cycle. So yes you can start now and swap the pumps when you get the new one.

Thanks I am using algea barn cycle kit is it OK to run socks?? It dose not say to remove socks

 

[JessOReefer]

Any pump can work for cycle.

 

[mfinn]

Thanks I am using algea barn cycle kit is it OK to run socks?? It dose not say to remove socks

If filter socks are going to be part of your system, I would be tempted to use them.
If there is any detritus in the new rock the filter socks should pickup some of it.
Plus you can get an idea on how the water flows once the pumps are turned on. ( if the socks can handle the flow)

 

[Fredrxn]

If filter socks are going to be part of your system, I would be tempted to use them.
If there is any detritus in the new rock the filter socks should pickup some of it.
Plus you can get an idea on how the water flows once the pumps are turned on. ( if the socks can handle the flow)

There definitely picking up stuff tank has been up for a Day and there brown all ready... Tank is a waterbox reef 130.4... Still debating on using socks or filter floss with filter cups

 

[vetteguy53081]

Sicce 3 has good output and as long as there is movement to provide oxygen for denitrifying bacteria, dont be concerned about pump size and output which will be more significant once livestock is introduced.

 

[Fredrxn]

Sicce 3 has good output and as long as there is movement to provide oxygen for denitrifying bacteria, dont be concerned about pump size and output which will be more significant once livestock is introduced.

Thanks