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rm41400
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Thanks for the reply!
That is exactly my question though.... You said
In theory, should I just get more skimming ability or will I actually get more skimmate? I originally thought my 8-2 would be nice overkill.....
To over exagerate my question. If I put the 8-2 and the 12-1 (recirc model) on a nano each seperatly and for one week wont they both pull out the same amount of gunk? They both should pull out 100% of all the gunk a skimmer could pull out from that tank because they are both overated for the nano. The 12-1 may have more headroom.
Does my question make since? If my 8-2 pulls out 12oz of dark green skimate in about a week from my 120 now, do you think the 12-1 would pull out much more? At some point there should be diminishing return.
That is exactly my question though.... You said
dragon_slayer said:
In theory, should I just get more skimming ability or will I actually get more skimmate? I originally thought my 8-2 would be nice overkill.....
To over exagerate my question. If I put the 8-2 and the 12-1 (recirc model) on a nano each seperatly and for one week wont they both pull out the same amount of gunk? They both should pull out 100% of all the gunk a skimmer could pull out from that tank because they are both overated for the nano. The 12-1 may have more headroom.
Does my question make since? If my 8-2 pulls out 12oz of dark green skimate in about a week from my 120 now, do you think the 12-1 would pull out much more? At some point there should be diminishing return.
NewSchool04
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1 year anniversary! This is 3 days of skimmate, I love this skimmer!
deputydog95
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wow, three days. you must have a really skanky 75 gallon tank 
ease up on the feeding there chief
ease up on the feeding there chief
NewSchool04
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Ha! The only thing skanky about my tank is my Roman Columns!
deputydog95
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where's the pirates' chest?
NewSchool04
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in the Nano!
dragon_slayer
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rm41400
i fully understand your question that is why i worded my answer the way i did. to be a little more technical the 12-1 will remove the 'gunk' faster. it may not pull more on undersized systems but would be more efficient at doing it, that is why i went with a 12-2 on my 180g rather then an 8-4.
to oversimplify, your current skimmer is pulling 1 qt of skimmate per week, the 12-1 would pull that same amount out in about 1/2 to 2/3 the time. you'll always have something in the tank to pull out so the larger skimmer will give you better water quality and i don't think you'll ever get into the diminishing return.
kc
i fully understand your question that is why i worded my answer the way i did. to be a little more technical the 12-1 will remove the 'gunk' faster. it may not pull more on undersized systems but would be more efficient at doing it, that is why i went with a 12-2 on my 180g rather then an 8-4.
to oversimplify, your current skimmer is pulling 1 qt of skimmate per week, the 12-1 would pull that same amount out in about 1/2 to 2/3 the time. you'll always have something in the tank to pull out so the larger skimmer will give you better water quality and i don't think you'll ever get into the diminishing return.
kc
dragon_slayer
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rm41400 said:
RC modded 12-2, on the page just prior to this one.................guess you just hit the last page of this thread and haven't been keeping up huh?
kc
NewSchool04
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Thanks rm41400!
chadfarmer
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looking for the diy recirculating mod for a es5-2
currecntly running 2 of them in my 58 and want to make one recirculating wow lots of pages and maybe i missed how to do this to thi skimmer (size of uniseals a plus)
currecntly running 2 of them in my 58 and want to make one recirculating wow lots of pages and maybe i missed how to do this to thi skimmer (size of uniseals a plus)
Lunchbucket
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chad - why your running two on a 58gal??? one should do the job fine IMO
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rm41400
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I love your saying-
"Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter"
I always feel that way when my wife goes walking but dont want to discourage her. lol. I think maybe that backfires though because the cake never bakes. FYI she is in preaty good shape though.
O back to the thread.
Sorry
"Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter"
I always feel that way when my wife goes walking but dont want to discourage her. lol. I think maybe that backfires though because the cake never bakes. FYI she is in preaty good shape though.
O back to the thread.
Sorry
chadfarmer
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Check out the ER forum (did he wants 250.00 for it)i dont need a new pump
i am running 2 because i dont like to clean out the skimmer every few days with 2 when one gets a little gunk on the riser tube the 2 one takes over and takes the slack of the first one
i want to know what size uniseals i would need withe the same pump and how to get gate valves on them
i am running 2 because i dont like to clean out the skimmer every few days with 2 when one gets a little gunk on the riser tube the 2 one takes over and takes the slack of the first one
i want to know what size uniseals i would need withe the same pump and how to get gate valves on them
Lunchbucket
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rm - thanks!! i made that up and think it is true and clever 
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dragon_slayer
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Originally posted by chadfarmer
Check out the ER forum (did he wants 250.00 for it)i dont need a new pump
if you'd have looked through the threads you'd have found many with detailed pics and everything your asking for here.........as well as in earlier pages of this thread which is why i directed you to it from your original thread.........guess your laziness goes deeper then just not cleaning a skimmer.
i want to know what size uniseals i would need withe the same pump and how to get gate valves on them
you have your occupation listed as a 'Jack of All Trades' and you can't measure a simple little flex tank adapter?? come on guy do a little work for yourself here.
kc
Check out the ER forum (did he wants 250.00 for it)i dont need a new pump
if you'd have looked through the threads you'd have found many with detailed pics and everything your asking for here.........as well as in earlier pages of this thread which is why i directed you to it from your original thread.........guess your laziness goes deeper then just not cleaning a skimmer.
i want to know what size uniseals i would need withe the same pump and how to get gate valves on them
you have your occupation listed as a 'Jack of All Trades' and you can't measure a simple little flex tank adapter?? come on guy do a little work for yourself here.
kc
chadfarmer
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135 pages i must be lazy then
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