ASM Skimmer Club!
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Thanks bro!
cherubfish pair
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Yes and cut it to the proper length.
So this is what I use to feed my skimmer.
As you can see a 1 1/2 inch j-bend fits over the end of the venturi. This directs all water to the skimmer that flows from the display to the sump. The return is set below the skimmers rated input and a couple holes were put in to pull any extra water needed.
As you can see a 1 1/2 inch j-bend fits over the end of the venturi. This directs all water to the skimmer that flows from the display to the sump. The return is set below the skimmers rated input and a couple holes were put in to pull any extra water needed.
So I can cut and use the tube to make it look like the setup below right?
I like the way this is setup I will mimic it :fun4:So I came home for a minute to get you this pic up. First make sure the riser tube is all the way down. Then the elbow/90 on the left just slips over it.
So this is what I use to feed my skimmer.
As you can see a 1 1/2 inch j-bend fits over the end of the venturi. This directs all water to the skimmer that flows from the display to the sump. The return is set below the skimmers rated input and a couple holes were put in to pull any extra water needed.
This basically turns it into a recirc right?
First I wouldn't cut the tube. A small piece of 1 1/4 inch pipe can just replace it. That way if you ever want to change it back, you have the original riser tube.
It doesn't make it recirculating, but it requires all water coming from the display tank to go through the skimmer first. I don't use filter socks either. To adjust the flow through the skimmer, just adjust the return pump.
It doesn't make it recirculating, but it requires all water coming from the display tank to go through the skimmer first. I don't use filter socks either. To adjust the flow through the skimmer, just adjust the return pump.
cherubfish pair
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You can get one of these in the sink/toilet plumbing section of hardware stores.
So this is what I use to feed my skimmer.
As you can see a 1 1/2 inch j-bend fits over the end of the venturi. This directs all water to the skimmer that flows from the display to the sump. The return is set below the skimmers rated input and a couple holes were put in to pull any extra water needed.
cherubfish pair
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What sirreal63 said.
Modded G3 footprint
Modded G3 footprint
I am thinking of modding my ASM G3. Currently running it out of the box with a Sedra 3500, and don't think I am reaching its potential. The largest chamber in the sump where is sits now is 12x13 inches. The skimmer shares this chamber with a sock and inflow from the main tank.
Can I add a recirculating mod and gate valve mods and still fit it in here?
Would the Sedra 3500 work for the recirc mod or should i add the mesh mod with it or upgrade pump?
Where can I get a Uniseal for the mod nowadays? If I use a uniseal do I need to still glue it in?
Modded G3 footprint
I am thinking of modding my ASM G3. Currently running it out of the box with a Sedra 3500, and don't think I am reaching its potential. The largest chamber in the sump where is sits now is 12x13 inches. The skimmer shares this chamber with a sock and inflow from the main tank.
Can I add a recirculating mod and gate valve mods and still fit it in here?
Would the Sedra 3500 work for the recirc mod or should i add the mesh mod with it or upgrade pump?
Where can I get a Uniseal for the mod nowadays? If I use a uniseal do I need to still glue it in?
I have done the recirc mod yet but I have done the mesh.... If you can do both and just use a higher rated pump than what you have now doesn't matter where it is on the pump (I think)
Not sure about the uniseal..
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