gregt
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jasonstr8up
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Does anyones skimmer go nuts after doing a water change?
Mine is not to bad but I do have to lower the bubbles for about a day right after doing a water change.
Mine is not to bad but I do have to lower the bubbles for about a day right after doing a water change.
yourreeftank
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I use IO and yes it does a little....
djtodd
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I don't have any problems with the foam head collapsing. I think most of my problem was trying to run the thing *way* too wet. But after talking to several people about where to keep the bubble level, I just set it and forced myself not to fiddle. Lo and behold, it worked much better.
I also think that when we see pictures of people with "8 cups of black vile skimmate every 12 minutes!" we're seeing people who haven't done proper maintenance. They might have used a Seaclone for the past year, done a 10% water change every month, and not run carbon or ozone, or whatever.
That said, I get about 1/4" of skimmate in the cup every day. I clean the thing out about once every 4-5 days, and it does smell. I only feed flake once a day (somewhat sparingly), and live food (rotifers and phyto) on a bi-weekly basis.
I've re-attached the carbon/floss air filter, and drilled another hole in it on the side after the "filter media" to make a larger "T" to add ozone again. Now that everything is set properly, we'll see if ozone helps at all.
I also think that when we see pictures of people with "8 cups of black vile skimmate every 12 minutes!" we're seeing people who haven't done proper maintenance. They might have used a Seaclone for the past year, done a 10% water change every month, and not run carbon or ozone, or whatever.
That said, I get about 1/4" of skimmate in the cup every day. I clean the thing out about once every 4-5 days, and it does smell. I only feed flake once a day (somewhat sparingly), and live food (rotifers and phyto) on a bi-weekly basis.
I've re-attached the carbon/floss air filter, and drilled another hole in it on the side after the "filter media" to make a larger "T" to add ozone again. Now that everything is set properly, we'll see if ozone helps at all.
ReefLurker
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jasonstr8up
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What did most people tell you about the bubble hgt?
djtodd
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That the large bubbles should be forming at the bottom of the cup, close to where the cup joins the body.
Just after I've cleaned it and the water level is much easier to judge because it's not actually skimming, I set it so the exploding bubbles are about 1/4" above the join.
Some time in the next week when I clean it next, I'll take a picture.
Kenfuzed
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There is an interesting short article on the Deltec site regarding bubbles remaining in the water column following a water change, and I suspect this may apply to the skimmer going crazy. It states that new or freshly mixed salt water has a higher surface tension caused by additives in the salt mix. This keeps bubbles in suspension longer. As water matures the surface tension decreases and skimming returns to normal.
I found this to be true when previously performing water changes. The skimmer would go crazy for a couple hours after. The solution was discovered accidentally in my case. I had always prepared water in the morning before leaving for work, and then would do the water change that night (12 hours later). Then one day I prepared some water and left it mixing for almost 2 days. When I did the water change the skimmer only acted up for about 15 minutes. It ocurred to me that the prior water changes may not have had enough mixing time or enough time to properly disolve.
Since then I always let my prepared water mix with a powerhead for a minimum of 24 hours before adding to my tank. I also started turning the skimmer off for a few minutes just to make sure.
fragaholic
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Just picked up a G-1 for super cheap (upgraded from a berlin). I dont have the time to read through all these pages so if someone could answer a quick question for me please. I have read that this model doesnt perform, is it because of the pump? Can I upgrade to the sendra 3500 to replace the 2500? Do you know if the pump output is the same size? will this help the skimmer perform better?
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where does everyone set their riser pipe (if you have one vs the gate valve) for skimming i have adjusted mine countless times and never seem to get it right. i now have it about even with the bottom of the collection cup and get a very wet skim (really just colored water w/some chunks in it) have never been able to get a real nasty gunk out of it ever ???
Kenfuzed
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It all depends on what size tank or load you are skimming, but the G1 is still a good skimmer. The G1x model is virtually the same skimmer as your G1 with a Sedra 3500, so if you upgrade your pump you will have a G1x. If you are running this on your 55 gallon (in your signature) then this skimmer should do well. Give it a try with the 2500 first, let it run for at least a week or more. If it's not skimming you could always order a 3500 pump, or even experiment with an Ocean Runner pump.
bryang6286
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sometimes it takes up to 3 weeks for it to break in. I think a lot of people have trouble because they are constantly putting their hands in the tank which really hurts the skimmers performance.
jay-cee123
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Will my AquaBee 2000 pump work with a G2 skimmer?
It came off my old Turboflotor Multi skimmer. It has a needle wheel impeller as well. Its rated at approx. 600GPH
It came off my old Turboflotor Multi skimmer. It has a needle wheel impeller as well. Its rated at approx. 600GPH
Kenfuzed
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If you have the Aquabee 2000/1 that is the same pump used on the Deltec APF600. That pump was included on some import Turboflotor skimmers and is IMO one of the best pumps available.
So YES, it would work exceptionally well on your G2. I have one that I've been holding onto (Turbo Multi w/Aquabee) waiting to get my prop tank up and running. I haven't tried the pump on my G2 but I'm confident it would be a killer combination.
BTW, the GPH rating printed on that pump is without the needlewheel. The air drawn in reduces the GPH so you don't have to worry about it overpowering your skimmer.
flame goby
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Well I'm biting th ebullet and upgrading the sedra 3500 on my G2 to the 5000.. Picking it up this Sunday !! Can't wait 
LOL... DJ Todd this is all your fault after seeing what your skimmer is doing now
LOL... DJ Todd this is all your fault after seeing what your skimmer is doing now
djtodd
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6245686#post6245686 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by flame goby
LOL... DJ Todd this is all your fault after seeing what your skimmer is doing now
Flame, you won't be disappointed. Here we are a day later. Lookit that foam build up.
<img src="http://www.synthetic.org/lj/90g/5000-5.jpg">
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