Cycling with uncured live rock-

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-I'm gonna start cyclin' my 33-gallon saltwater tank in the next week or so and was just wondering what equipment is recommended and/or neccessary for the 4-6 week cycling peroid. Some things I've heard are a good heater,power filter,substrate,live rock,salt obvously and test kits and hydrometer.-So if u think I missed anything important ot that you highly reccomend, please feel free to post a thread. -And also do i need 2 have my protein skimmer or filter on for the 5 weeks?