Do You Need to Rinse/Scrub Hydroton Before Using It?

My brother told me yesterday that you need to rinse and scrub hydroton prior to use... is that true? If so... what does that do for you? Seems like a gigantic pain if so, and would like to avoid it if its unnecessary?

I ave heard that you do need to rinse it before u use it yes.

If you don't you will get all kinds of particles and broken bits that will jam a pump and generally muck up your system

will a soaking/rinse with a hose do the job or is an actual scrub required?

Wash/scrub then rinse yes its good to can you get away with just a wash yes, but going the extra
Mile wil help with ph issues later

dont forget to soak in a low ph water for 24 to 48 hours other wise u will be fighting ph the whole time

what ph water should i use?

5.6-5.8 ph is a good level.