Too early RO add sand and dry rock?

[Jeepjockey]

Hello. I’m maybe about a week away from starting the cycle provided everything ordered arrives on time. I have water in the tank now as I was testing equipment. Question is, can I add sand and dry rock now even if it may be a week or two before I start the cycle? And if It’s ok, should I run the pumps or is it ok with just standing water? Thnx all

 

[lapin]

Yes add rock and sand. Rinse the sand in a bucket until its clear before adding it to your tank. You do not need to run the pumps. It will not hurt if you do run them.

 

[Retro Reefer]

not a problem starting it up and personally I would run all your pumps from the beginning.

 

[Gareth elliott]

Pumps might help you decide placement before you add live stock. Lot more tedious to fix a sand pile after you have fish and corals(or bristle worms in your sand lol)

 

[Vinman]

not a problem starting it up and personally I would run all your pumps from the beginning.

+1

 

[Jeepjockey]

Thanks all!

 

[PacoPetty]

Rock, sand, water, and you can run the pumps all you want just keep the lights turned off. This works really well for me when starting up a new tank.