ASM G3 Skimmer water depth

[davidpesce]

I had always thought that maintaining a constant skimmer depth was desired for in-sump skimmers. Is this correct?

I was going to put a small tub in the center of my stock tank to maintain the depth and was told it wasn't necessary.

 

[sedorusc]

I think it's reccomended to run skimmers in a constant 8-10" of water. At least for mine it is.

 

[davidpesce]

Does it matter if it fluctuates between the 8-10"

 

[sedorusc]

The more stable the level stays the easier it will be to dial it in.

 

[davidpesce]

OK good, then my original thought was correct. Thanks!

 

[terry4505]

I have a G1 in about 10" of water, and like stated above, the more stable the water level, the less screwing around I do with the riser tube.

 

[Grenade Glass]

My G3 sits in a chamber in my sump that gets deeper when i top off, and gets shallower when its low, it probably fluctuates 2-3 inches daily and no ill effects. pulls skimate at a great rate throughout the day, without fussing with the riser tube.

 

[terry4505]

As a side note, I suggest a "mesh mod" which I did on mine and it made a noticeable difference in what it was pulling out and the volume of bubbles.