skimmer or no skimmer?
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worrballer
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Pros - less equipment, less energy, more natural (if you're in to that sort of thing), more food in the water column to feed the filter feeders/corals.
Cons - more water changes required, potentially less clean water, potential for algae outbreaks.
It all depends on what form of filtration you replace the skimmer with. It can be done, many do it skimmer-less.
Cons - more water changes required, potentially less clean water, potential for algae outbreaks.
It all depends on what form of filtration you replace the skimmer with. It can be done, many do it skimmer-less.
detane
Member
a skimmer does what crashing waves do in the ocean. The waste is then washed onto to the shore and the clean water returns back into the ocean. Same concept is used with a skimmer. I have gone without a skimmer for 2 years with no problems. I did so water changes more often and did notice my water wasnt as clear as it used to be when the skimmer was running. If you have a noisey skimmer maybe you should replace the motor and not the skimmer. or use a foam pad beneath the skimmer and motor if in a sump tank. If your motor is placed out side of the sump then Dynamat your tank stand.
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Kit contains nine 18" x 32" pieces of Dynamat Xtreme
Apply Dynamat Xtreme to your vehicle's resonant surfaces and enjoy improved clarity, loudness and bass response from your car stereo.
Dynamat Xtreme is coated with aluminum for high temperature areas such as firewalls and floors.
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eric b 125
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there will always be a skimmer in my tanks. i just dont see any reason not to have one. even a crappy skimmer will pull stuff out of the water that could cause harm.
canareef
Member
Originally Posted by DETANE
http:///forum/post/3030921
If your motor is placed out side of the sump then Dynamat your tank stand.
Dynamat 10455 Xtreme Bulk Pack 9 Sheets fpr about $140.
Kit contains nine 18" x 32" pieces of Dynamat Xtreme
Apply Dynamat Xtreme to your vehicle's resonant surfaces and enjoy improved clarity, loudness and bass response from your car stereo.
Dynamat Xtreme is coated with aluminum for high temperature areas such as firewalls and floors.
Dynamat Xtreme is also recommended for trunk lids, roofs, quarter panels and under-hood installations.
Thats a good idea
I would try it the only down side is it may hold more heat in being a reflective surface.
http:///forum/post/3030921
If your motor is placed out side of the sump then Dynamat your tank stand.
Dynamat 10455 Xtreme Bulk Pack 9 Sheets fpr about $140.
Kit contains nine 18" x 32" pieces of Dynamat Xtreme
Apply Dynamat Xtreme to your vehicle's resonant surfaces and enjoy improved clarity, loudness and bass response from your car stereo.
Dynamat Xtreme is coated with aluminum for high temperature areas such as firewalls and floors.
Dynamat Xtreme is also recommended for trunk lids, roofs, quarter panels and under-hood installations.
Thats a good idea
acrylic51
Active Member
Honestly I think it's a personal choice if you do or don't, but you really haven't stated why your against running a skimmer? What skimmer do you currently have? If your diligent as far as water changes(very frequent) it might work, but an ounce of prevention is worth the investment IMO. I wouldn't go skimmerless unless I could constantly flush my system continuously with fresh sea water.....
nordy
Active Member
Originally Posted by TODJ2002
http:///forum/post/3030774
any thoughts on this subject. i do not want to use mine ne more and i dont want to spend money on another. pros - cons?
I know that some people do operate a tank without one, so yeah they are not an absolute necessity but IMHO the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. I am reminded of why I use one everytime I clean out the collection cup-that's some nasty stuff there that I really don't want in the water column! I have used my Seaclone skimmer for years and it still works great-very cheap, but does requires regular cleaning.
http:///forum/post/3030774
any thoughts on this subject. i do not want to use mine ne more and i dont want to spend money on another. pros - cons?
I know that some people do operate a tank without one, so yeah they are not an absolute necessity but IMHO the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. I am reminded of why I use one everytime I clean out the collection cup-that's some nasty stuff there that I really don't want in the water column! I have used my Seaclone skimmer for years and it still works great-very cheap, but does requires regular cleaning.