Cycle question?

[booyaa138]

I'm not new but didn't know where to but this question.

Do I need to run powerheads during my cycle? I want to buy the Gyre 150 but I want to wait until they come out with the new controller and also the new propellers. I will be running my overflow and return pump and also my skimmer to break it in. Is this enough flow or should I buy a cheap powerhead or heads to get me though the cycle until I buy a Gyre?

 

[Irishman360]

I didn't run anything during my cycle. And only started my protein skimmer after the cycle was finished when my CUC was put in.

 

[thegrun]

You should have some flow, but your return pump should suffice.

 

[CStrickland]

I think it's fine to go without, but if you are going to want to have a standby powerhead for mixing batches of salt water for your water changes you could buy it now and then you won't feel rushed when the new gyre comes out. Like, I bought my sunsun 800 gph heads for $12 a pop on Amazon, something like that could be enough for a cuc at least so you can get a little further along before you take the plunge. It's also nice to have a backup cheap powerhead for QT even though an air stone works too depending on your setup

ETA this might do even better, the 500gph are $7 with free shipping if you have prime http://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00...+wavemaker&dpPl=1&dpID=414jhCR-xcL&ref=plSrch

 

[booyaa138]

CStrickland I didn't even think about that. Thanks for the idea. I will just buy 2 powerheads and use 1 for mixing and for my QT.

Thanks again!