First harvest

Pulled the first ones last night. Some more this morning, then finished tonight. Started with twist and pull them after some reading decided to cut the rest. Ordered some aquarium scissors for future harvests. Did I get the stumps close enough? The left over tiny aborts will be fine? Got the cake soaking in RO water overnight to get ready for second flush. Would there be any reason to avoid softened water for myco work? Think it is high in sodium.