which skimmer do I need?
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frogdog
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Originally Posted by grubsnaek
http:///forum/post/2803494
what size is your tank?
what are the dimensions you have to work with?
and just a thought. you mite want to consider removing the bio-balls and replace them with either live rock. or live rubble rock.
75g tank
I've heard both good and bad opinions on the bioballs. For now i'm going to see how it goes as is. ijust need to decide on the skimmer.
http:///forum/post/2803494
what size is your tank?
what are the dimensions you have to work with?
and just a thought. you mite want to consider removing the bio-balls and replace them with either live rock. or live rubble rock.
75g tank
I've heard both good and bad opinions on the bioballs. For now i'm going to see how it goes as is. ijust need to decide on the skimmer.
frogdog
Member
Originally Posted by grubsnaek
http:///forum/post/2803494
what size is your tank?
what are the dimensions you have to work with?
and just a thought. you mite want to consider removing the bio-balls and replace them with either live rock. or live rubble rock.
Gib avatar!!!!
http:///forum/post/2803494
what size is your tank?
what are the dimensions you have to work with?
and just a thought. you mite want to consider removing the bio-balls and replace them with either live rock. or live rubble rock.
Gib avatar!!!!
frogdog
Member
Originally Posted by grubsnaek
http:///forum/post/2803629
thank you thank you. what size area do you have to work with for the skimmer....
thanx for your time
here is what i have. its almost an emergency. I have obtained some LR that I have found many corals on. I'm starting to get bubbles in the tank...
again thx
http:///forum/post/2803629
thank you thank you. what size area do you have to work with for the skimmer....
thanx for your time
here is what i have. its almost an emergency. I have obtained some LR that I have found many corals on. I'm starting to get bubbles in the tank...
again thx
frogdog
Member
Originally Posted by grubsnaek
http:///forum/post/2803629
thank you thank you. what size area do you have to work with for the skimmer....
**thanx for your time
here is what i have. its almost an emergency. I have obtained some LR that I have found many corals on. I'm starting to get bubbles in the tank...
again thx
**
http:///forum/post/2803629
thank you thank you. what size area do you have to work with for the skimmer....
**thanx for your time
here is what i have. its almost an emergency. I have obtained some LR that I have found many corals on. I'm starting to get bubbles in the tank...
again thx
joncat24
Active Member
for good advice you need to post the dimensions that you available to work with, as in, Height, and width and depth of your skimmer area.
I noticed that you said 5" water depth, most in sump skimmers usaully run in at least 8" of depth.
Give some more dims, and someone will be able to help more.
But looking at your sump, I would say that a MSX 160 would be great if you can raise your water level to around 8"
I noticed that you said 5" water depth, most in sump skimmers usaully run in at least 8" of depth.
Give some more dims, and someone will be able to help more.
But looking at your sump, I would say that a MSX 160 would be great if you can raise your water level to around 8"
frogdog
Member
Originally Posted by joncat24
http:///forum/post/2804599
for good advice you need to post the dimensions that you available to work with, as in, Height, and width and depth of your skimmer area.
I noticed that you said 5" water depth, most in sump skimmers usaully run in at least 8" of depth.
Give some more dims, and someone will be able to help more.
But looking at your sump, I would say that a MSX 160 would be great if you can raise your water level to around 8"
my bad, i thought the pic of my sump with a measuring tape was clear.
anyways
11 1/2" X 10 3/4
water depth= 5"
http:///forum/post/2804599
for good advice you need to post the dimensions that you available to work with, as in, Height, and width and depth of your skimmer area.
I noticed that you said 5" water depth, most in sump skimmers usaully run in at least 8" of depth.
Give some more dims, and someone will be able to help more.
But looking at your sump, I would say that a MSX 160 would be great if you can raise your water level to around 8"
my bad, i thought the pic of my sump with a measuring tape was clear.
11 1/2" X 10 3/4
water depth= 5"
frogdog
Member
Originally Posted by joncat24
http:///forum/post/2804646
How about the height? As in, how tall can the skimmer be, before it hits the bottom of the dispaly tank or the stand above it.
And, you can raise the water level in the sump, correct?
26" top to bottom.
water LVL is on the "max water lvl" line.
http:///forum/post/2804646
How about the height? As in, how tall can the skimmer be, before it hits the bottom of the dispaly tank or the stand above it.
And, you can raise the water level in the sump, correct?
26" top to bottom.
water LVL is on the "max water lvl" line.
wattsupdoc
Active Member
Shut it down and let it fill with backwash. See if there's any room left over then top it off to just under overflowing
. Then start it back up, let it run for a few minutes then shut it back down. Be prepared for a possible spill, but it shouldn't.
markandkri
Member
also keep in mind that your skimmer is going to have water in it and when you cut that off it is going to add water volume.
i know on a rs 80 euro reef you can run them as low as 6" 5 might work as well.
my sump just has a sock and a skimmer. no live rock or bioballs
i know on a rs 80 euro reef you can run them as low as 6" 5 might work as well.
my sump just has a sock and a skimmer. no live rock or bioballs
markandkri
Member
Originally Posted by frogdog
http:///forum/post/2804641
my bad, i thought the pic of my sump with a measuring tape was clear.
anyways
11 1/2" X 10 3/4
water depth= 5"
i dont see the measuring tape
http:///forum/post/2804641
my bad, i thought the pic of my sump with a measuring tape was clear.
11 1/2" X 10 3/4
water depth= 5"
i dont see the measuring tape
frogdog
Member
Originally Posted by markandkri
http:///forum/post/2806999
i dont see the measuring tape
So my water is finally ready to add livestock, I just need a skimmer.
Which one do I need
http:///forum/post/2806999
i dont see the measuring tape
So my water is finally ready to add livestock, I just need a skimmer.
Which one do I need
frogdog
Member
3 days ago my API test kit gave me the *go ahead* to add livestock to my DT after patiently waiting for Nitrites to go down. That is when I realised that I need a protien skimmer asap. So I post here because *I know* you guys know which one is best for me.
I refuse to get livestock until I get the skimmer, so I wait.
*waits*
I refuse to get livestock until I get the skimmer, so I wait.
*waits*