How often do you empty/clean skimmer cup?

[hmspradlin]

what determines the rate at how much you should run your skimmer?

 

[CrazyEyes]

Depends on whether you want to skim wet or dry. Most people skim more on the dry side so their skimmate is real dark, and some people skim wet if they're running bio pellets or another form of carbon dosing. Skimming wet will give you a light tea looking skimmate.

 

[luisagos]

Everyday, but I wet skim because of NOPOX.

 

[risin]

Depends on whether you want to skim wet or dry. Most people skim more on the dry side so their skimmate is real dark, and some people skim wet if they're running bio pellets or another form of carbon dosing. Skimming wet will give you a light tea looking skimmate.

That's interesting, never heard that before. What's the generally reasoning behind that?

 

[Richocet83]

Daily

 

[bigzman]

Started skimming wet today and collection cup is almost full 12hours later.

 

[sirrealism]

When I see A couple inches in the cups I dump. How many clean the cup well and how many dump and just give it a rinse? Does anyone notice a difference?

 

[listen2bob]

I clean mine when I remember to, it is mostly just there to make me feel like I am skimming lol

 

[bigzman]

Dave you don't count. You have DSB (Which I miss having)

 

[listen2bob]

Ha a dsb full of grey and brown clouds when I disturb it. Pretty sure it is full and needs some new critters

 

[bigzman]

Dave, how old is your DSB now? I can't wait to start up my RDSB.

 

[bigzman]

I rinse every time I empty.