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Running Protein Skimmer
Outside Sump 2/28/08
Hello
<Hello.>
I have a new 65 gallon reef ready all glass set up. I also have a 11.5 gallon
refugium.
<Great! A refugium is a nice addition to any tank.>
My problem is that my skimmer is too wide to fit into the compartments... how
can I plumb the skimmer outside the refugium or use a container to place it
into? I have a 38 gal reef set up I am moving to the new 65 gallon.
Thanks
<As far as externally plumbing the skimmer, it will depend on which skimmer you
have. Some simply cannot be run like this. You can easily get a container (tank,
plastic bin, 5 gal bucket if it will fit into it) to run it in. You will need to
have your overflow feeding the skimmer container and then have the container
overflow into the rest of your sump/refugium system via a bulkhead (Uniseals are
nice if you use the 5 gal bucket) and PVC. There are many ways to do this, all
different for each situation. It all just requires a little innovation. Good
luck, Scott V.>
Re: Running Protein Skimmer
Outside Sump 2/29/08
Okay the skimmer type is a aquatic life support systems by optimum
aquarium mtg. already has a place for the inlet to screw into and a
outlet.
<I am not familiar with this particular skimmer. You may be able to
externally plumb it if the skimmer is a quality recirculation model
(does not leak). If you have questions about its suitability to run
externally I would contact the manufacturer.>
Not sure what a Uniseal is? can you explain?
<It is a flexible bulkhead; more accurately a pipe grommet. They are
handy for running pipe through irregular or round shapes such as a
bucket. A simple Google search will show you exactly what they are.>
I read I should cut two holes in the return pipe in the overflow.. is
this correct?
<You mean your sump return line? You can drill two small (1/8” or so)
holes just below the waterline to act as a siphon break in the event of
a power outage. >
Thanks
<Welcome, Scott V.> |
Low(er) Cost in-Sump Skimmers and
reliability
In-Sump Skimmers Of Quality – 12/07/07
While you review several hang-on skimmers for low-volume systems, I've found
myself at a complete loss for a skimmer suitable to my system.
<<Hmm…with the better manufacturers (Euro-Reef, AquaC, H&S, Schuran, Tunze,
others) the manufacturers recommendations are a good guide>>
I have a 125 glass system with overflow to a 50 gallon sump, actually my former
tank drilled. There's usually at least 30 gallons down there, though I let it
fluctuate a bit. I've found a fairly hands-off approach to be immensely
successful. I haven't lost a fish or coral in approximately six months.
<<Very good…but do realize this time-frame is but a fraction of the natural
lifespan, for most. True success will be measured in years, even decades>>
The skimmer from my old tank, a Coralife rated for a 65 gallon tank, was
woefully inept,
<<Not surprising>>
and in any case broke during the installation. I need a skimmer capable of
handling this system.
<<Several come to mind>>
I need a couple brand names that are reliable, that I could perhaps pick up
used.
<<Have listed several above…will take some work on your part to find the
“used”>>
There's a huge number of brands out there with no explanation or history, and
most of what's there has conflicting reviews, claims of incredible skimming
prowess followed by several scathing denials of its usefulness.
<<Ha-ha, indeed! And will tell…Euro-Reef skimmers are my current fave. I have an
old-model CS12-3 running on my 500g (en toto) reef system>>
When I worked in a LFS, which fell apart due to the owner's insanity and Xanax
abuse,
<<…!>>
we used large scale "G" skimmers, big effective things that sat in tubs and sump
and produced mountains of the foul smelling stuff we all know and love.
<<Ah yes…for the most part a cheaper version of the ER skimmers>>
Enormous collection cups made management easy. I'd like a few recommendations on
what's solid, as I'd hate to blow a few hundred bucks on something as trashy as
my old Coralife.
<<Euro-Reef gets my vote…nor do I don’t think you would be unhappy with the
price/quality of an AquaC either>>
Hey, they make good PCs, they must know what they're doing on skimmers right?
Wrong.
<<Mmm…>>
While I probably won't pick up new, scouring Craigslist and eBay for a cheap
second hand is in my budget, and I'd like to know a worthwhile deal when I see
it.
Thanks!
Eric Jackson
<<Happy to share. Eric Russell>> | |
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