tamthapluc
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asonitez, mine is the BM100 running in a 50 gallon total volume. I think it can handle up to 70 heavy stock
I never got microbubbles ever. Not sure what to tell you on that but hopefully it will stop once it breaks in. As far as the water level you will just have to do some trial and error and see what works for you. Are you using the stock pump? Where are you located? How much did you pay for the skimmer?<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12737540#post12737540 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thabet_2
My BM100 arrived yesterday, I did the hot water and vinegar soak for an hour to speed the break in period, it is in my sump now, I had to put it in the return are until I get a new sump for it as the sump I have would does not have space in the drain chamber.
I am having lots of micro bubbles shooting back and as the water level is not constant in the chamber, it in not helping the skimmer.
my question is on micro baubles, did you guys had any at the break in period? any suggestions how to avoid this?
on the new sump, do you think that 14 inches is too high for the skimmer water level, or should I stick with the tested 11 inches.
I hope those questions would get better luck than the first question I asked earlier
Thanks
its a good skimmer and you will be happy with it. What size tank do you have and whats in it? You will have to find the sweet spot as far as water level in sump but anywhere around 8 to 11 inches should be good. Let us know how it works out for you.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12739993#post12739993 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thabet_2
i am in Jordan (middle east) and am using the stock pump so far, i paid about 200+ with shipping, in my case ity was my best option compared to anything I can get from the states.
The water level I was asking about is the level in the skimmer chamber in your sump
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tamthapluc, was running his at with a higher level and it was doing fine. If for some reason yours don't work good at that level just build a stand for your skimmer. Its going to be really good for a 55 gal reef.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12740052#post12740052 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thabet_2
it is running on a 55 reef with heavy stock list,
I would love to maintain my sump level at 13 or 14 inches, do tou think this will cause any issues?
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12531650#post12531650 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by luke33
Gotta love the mesh!
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13021123#post13021123 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Klaus Jansen
Shure ? ...and the Devil like Needlewheels ? ......:love1:
regards... Klaus