ASM Skimmer Club!
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poppin_fresh
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The reason I dont like that approach (yes I've done it that way) is because I feel you recirculate too much waste. Proteins collect on the waters surface, so unless your pump skims the surface you are missing some stuff.
I found that by dumping the overflow directly to the chamber I got better results. This included not only an increase in skimmate production, but also a MUCH darker and smellier product.
As far as inconsistent flow from the overflow, etc. I have not found this to be a problem. I believe that it does not affect skimmate to the extent believed. I think this has to do more with the fact that the skimmer is recieving the rawest water possible. I also believe that the large amount of air introduced into the water by the overflow helps with chamber turbulence.
I dunno...it works for me.
i agree
i agree
I saw a very noticeable difference in skimmate production with the overflow plumbed directly to the skimmer, to control fluctuations of water in the skimmer, you only need to install a T and a ball valve to control the flow to the input of the skimmer.
I also feel that the using a pump to feed the skimmer, you really dont get the raw water, because once the water hits the existing water in the sump it is diluted and you really dont remove the film on top of the water completely, because your pump has to be submerged to work correctly.
i agree
I saw a very noticeable difference in skimmate production with the overflow plumbed directly to the skimmer, to control fluctuations of water in the skimmer, you only need to install a T and a ball valve to control the flow to the input of the skimmer.
I also feel that the using a pump to feed the skimmer, you really dont get the raw water, because once the water hits the existing water in the sump it is diluted and you really dont remove the film on top of the water completely, because your pump has to be submerged to work correctly.
poppin_fresh
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I posted this picture a while ago. The barbed fitting on the left was added to attach the tubing coming from the overflow. The outflow from the skimmer then flows into the sump. The pump simply recirculates and airates the water within the skimmer.
rockdiver
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HMM very cool what size pump is that. Just got a G3 and this improves the skimmer. I read the comments and it does make sence to put it directly into the skimmer lol never thought about it till I read it and I can use the room in that section ...that sedra 5000 is huge lol
rock
rock
I am using a MJ600 to feed my G3. It is plumbed 1/2 below the surface of the sump/skimmer compartment. Seems to be working out OK so far. I cant really direct feed at the moment. I am redoing the set up in a couple months, hopefully I will be able to direct feed at that time. My sump has a pretty brisk flow through it and the overflow water hits the bottom of the skimmer compartment, tying to keep the particles stirred up so they get sucked into the MJ intake.
steveoutlaw
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Ok, I'm going to do the recirc mod on my G3 today. I'm going to use a Sedra 9000 for the recirc pump and a Sedra 5000 for the supply pump.
1-Anybody see any problems with this?
2-Is there a reason to mount it Deltec style other than to save space?
3-should I put a 45 on the inside of the skimmer on the return of the recirc skimmer?
4-Do I just use a holesaw to drill?
1-Anybody see any problems with this?
2-Is there a reason to mount it Deltec style other than to save space?
3-should I put a 45 on the inside of the skimmer on the return of the recirc skimmer?
4-Do I just use a holesaw to drill?
poppin_fresh
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Lots of Silicone! I would have rather done it with a uniseal, but I couldn't get one locally. I didn't want to mail order a $1 seal, so the silicone was the next best bet.
George Grogan
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New tank, new liverock, new skimmer:
Now that's cool!!!
Now that's cool!!!
poppin_fresh
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Yeah, curing live rock will break in a new skimmer quick. I used a spare Remora skimmer on the last batch I cured. The foam was so dense it lifted the lid off after a day.
wonk
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hoping someone can help me diagnose a problem with my G4x I've had running on a new tank for 6 months. I set the level after dumping skimmate & the skimmer looks dialed in. However, I come back a day (sometimes less) later and the skimmer is overflowing with water. it's like the pump starts putting out a lot more flow or something of that nature but I haven't been able to catch what it is that makes that happen.
I have the level set about even with the neck connection.
It's really frustrating because the skimmer will be rocking along cleaning the water then will basically dump all that filth back into the sump :-(
I've been in the habit of cleaning the skimmer daily to get rid of the gunk it collects before the overflow event.
Help!
I have the level set about even with the neck connection.
It's really frustrating because the skimmer will be rocking along cleaning the water then will basically dump all that filth back into the sump :-(
I've been in the habit of cleaning the skimmer daily to get rid of the gunk it collects before the overflow event.
Help!
Conceyted
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any chemicals (water conditiioner, additives, etc) can cause your skimmer to react that way. Mine actually overflowed quite frequently (about twice a month) untill I finally got it under control. I am still not sure what caused mine to overflow but it nolonger does it. good luck HTH
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