Hello. I'm working on setting up a BK250 external skimmer and have a few questions on setup.
Before I get started with those, I suppose I should ask whether or not this is appropriately sized for my reef.
250 gallons total volume mixed reef (mostly SPS)
Reeflo Hammerhead return w/manifold -> gate valve to drive skimmer
15 medium-sized fish that are fed fairly heavily (autofeeder for dry 2x daily, 3-4 cubes worth nightly, nori daily)
1. Skimmer is above the sump. How much volume will backflow into the sump?
2. I don't have a flow meter on the input. Any rule of thumb on water level height within the skimmer body?
3. Anything else askew with my setup?
Thx!
Before I get started with those, I suppose I should ask whether or not this is appropriately sized for my reef.
250 gallons total volume mixed reef (mostly SPS)
Reeflo Hammerhead return w/manifold -> gate valve to drive skimmer
15 medium-sized fish that are fed fairly heavily (autofeeder for dry 2x daily, 3-4 cubes worth nightly, nori daily)
1. Skimmer is above the sump. How much volume will backflow into the sump?
2. I don't have a flow meter on the input. Any rule of thumb on water level height within the skimmer body?
3. Anything else askew with my setup?
Thx!