how much skimmate is avg?

[bighaig]

how much skimmate is good for a tank on average ? I can get my skimmer to either do 5 gallons of skimmate a day or 1 gallon. I know it is different depending on what's going on in the tank, but what is a good average ?

 

[dugg]

1/2 to 1 cup per day, the color of coffee.

 

[quiksilver]

Depends on the skimmer.

What type you have?

 

[quiksilver]

Regardless, you want the skimmate to be thick and green/brown as possible. If it is pretty clear you are just pulling out good stuff. Sometimes less is better.

 

[andycook]

I prefer more of a tea color (wet-skimming). Get the gunk out faster. I'm ok with a bit more water going at the same time.