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H&S Skimmer Club
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Reef Sponger
In Memoriam
Definitely makes me wonder how much my Euro-Reef left behind. I had the same experience when I switched over, first couple of weeks, the cup filled up within 5 days. After a couple of months, it's still consistently filling up, but in about 7-8 days. If we all weren't skimmerless before installing our H&S skimmers, that's got to mean that our previous skimmer was leaving something behind, so I've got to agree with CruzinKim's observation here. I sure love my H&S!!!
Conceyted
Active member
Oh, for sure.
By the way, I put my ozone back on the tank at 10mg/hr and the skimmer production fell on its face again. I am going to be taking the ozone off my system until I can find a crappy skimmer to inject ozone into the tank for me. My H&S runs 10x better without the T on the air hose and the ozone injected.
By the way, I put my ozone back on the tank at 10mg/hr and the skimmer production fell on its face again. I am going to be taking the ozone off my system until I can find a crappy skimmer to inject ozone into the tank for me. My H&S runs 10x better without the T on the air hose and the ozone injected.
Reef Sponger
In Memoriam
Chris, great on hitting the mark on balancing ozone with better skimmate production! Wow, I just realized that the H&S skimmer club thread was split! :thumbsup:
You know, when a skimmer is breaking in, typically it really doesn't do much in the first 2 weeks, sometimes 3 weeks. Getting back to what my previous skimmer left behind, there must have been so much waste still in the water that a brand new skimmer, right out of the box can collection this in the first 4 - 5 days during the very 1st week?
You know, when a skimmer is breaking in, typically it really doesn't do much in the first 2 weeks, sometimes 3 weeks. Getting back to what my previous skimmer left behind, there must have been so much waste still in the water that a brand new skimmer, right out of the box can collection this in the first 4 - 5 days during the very 1st week?
Conceyted
Active member
Well, my story is a little different than yours. I took my ASM G3 off of my tank and it sat for a week without a skimmer. Undoubtably a bad idea because a few of my SPS rtned. Upon adding the H&S it had only had a vinegar run for about 3 hours prior to putting it on my tank and it skimmed non stop for about 2 weeks. It filled the cup almost completely with foam in a single day. Also, from my experience, while some skimmers take days to weeks just to break in, the H&S is completely the opposite. Cleanings of some skimmers tend to kill the skimmer for a day or a few hours while it re-slimes, but the H&S never stops. You could clean the skimmer, put it back on the tank, and it picks up where it left off. This is the only skimmer I have ever experienced this with.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10990919#post10990919 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reef Sponger
Chris, great on hitting the mark on balancing ozone with better skimmate production! Wow, I just realized that the H&S skimmer club thread was split! :thumbsup:
You know, when a skimmer is breaking in, typically it really doesn't do much in the first 2 weeks, sometimes 3 weeks. Getting back to what my previous skimmer left behind, there must have been so much waste still in the water that a brand new skimmer, right out of the box can collection this in the first 4 - 5 days during the very 1st week?
As far as hitting the ozone barrier, not only did I hit the barrier but I am beginning to see that ozone administered via your main skimmer might actually be a bad idea. I have yet to see anything positive about it and it definitely decreases skimmate production. Hopefully adding ozone to the system a different way will be the best of both worlds.
Charlie's Angel
New member
Just joined the club...Ordered an A250. It is getting shipped on Monday. Can't wait.
DeltecRules
New member
Still rolling
Still rolling
This is since Sunday night on 75 gallon with 30 gallon sump. Previously I had a BK mini 200 which skimmed nothing. The pump was bad but PA took it upon themselves to test it saying it worked just fine!! Apparently I was told I had bad power and no bioload whatsoever. Wrong!!! I love this H&S skimmer!!
This was the bubbleking mini 200 after two weeks. I had to raise the water level to the point of it overflowing to get any kind of skimate.
Still rolling
This is since Sunday night on 75 gallon with 30 gallon sump. Previously I had a BK mini 200 which skimmed nothing. The pump was bad but PA took it upon themselves to test it saying it worked just fine!! Apparently I was told I had bad power and no bioload whatsoever. Wrong!!! I love this H&S skimmer!!
This was the bubbleking mini 200 after two weeks. I had to raise the water level to the point of it overflowing to get any kind of skimate.
Conceyted
Active member
Re: Still rolling
Re: Still rolling
Re: Still rolling
Leave the drama on the other threads as you were asked. We all saw what went down, no need to keep bringing it up. You got your money back so move on and get over it. However, I am glad to see your H&S is working well for you. Good luck.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10992512#post10992512 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DeltecRules
This is since Sunday night on 75 gallon with 30 gallon sump. Previously I had a BK mini 200 which skimmed nothing. The pump was bad but PA took it upon themselves to test it saying it worked just fine!! Apparently I was told I had bad power and no bioload whatsoever. Wrong!!! I love this H&S skimmer!!
This was the bubbleking mini 200 after two weeks. I had to raise the water level to the point of it overflowing to get any kind of skimate.
DeltecRules
New member
Re: Re: Still rolling
Re: Re: Still rolling
No drama just FACT!!
Re: Re: Still rolling
No drama just FACT!!
Charlie's Angel
New member
I will be pumping it from my sump with an Eheim 1260. This is what will work best from a design standpoint for my system. I will get some pictures posted once it is setup.
Capt. Nemo
Active member
The general consenus is that a skimmer will perform better and produce more skimmate if it is gravity fed versus pump/powerhead fed. Can someone explain to me why? If its all about water flow and I can get the same gph for optimal skimmer performance with a pump/powerhead as I would with gravity feeding then why would I bother with all the plumbing to get the same results. There must be more to this that I am missing. It seems that people like DeltecRules are getting great results by pump feeding their skimmer. I'd like to hear more testimonies from those who are employing the feed pump/powerhead method. I am seriously considering getting the A110 but I am a little aprehensive since I really would rather pump/powerhead feed the A110 than have to go crazy with all the plumbing if its not really necessary. This would be for a 55 gal. FOWLR with 15 gal. sump. Everyone's feedback/advice woiuld be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Gary
Thanks,
Gary
