How often do you empty/clean skimmer cup?

[bigzman]

I recently upgrade skimmer on my 210 from my old euro reef rated for 180g. I use to clean cup every 2 weeks. Since my upgrade I find myself emptying cup and cleaning twice a week at ¾ full. I don't have issues with parameters (Before and after upgrade). Just wondering if tank being over skimmed or just skimmer is removing what the old one wasn't.

Thanks,
Z

 

[aguila88psi]

3-4 times a week for me

 

[CrazyEyes]

Same here, 3-4 times a week.

 

[bigzman]

Pedro,

WOW, Thanks. Does collection cup fill all the way?

Regards,
Z

 

[LiquidCache]

Same as the above

 

[Webmanny]

Good poll. Nice to see where I stand. I guess I am lazy.

Oh hey, while we are on the subject. Do you guys run your skimmer 24/7?

I placed mine on a timer to run at night for about 8 hours or so. I do it this way because of the noise. My tank is in the living room and I don't really care for the noise of water running/splashing.

 

[CrazyEyes]

I run mine 24/7. It's super quiet so even if it wasn't in my spare bedroom I could still run it.

 

[risin]

Once a week. I try to keep the skimmer adjusted so the cup does not fill faster than that.

 

[aguila88psi]

On 24/7 and no it currently does not fill up, maybe fills up to 1/2"-3/4" per day on a vertex INS-100 with Sicce PSK-1000 pump, I have mine set to ultra dark skimmate by adjusting the inlet diameter of the venturi to reduce bubble size and turbulance.

 

[risin]

How often do you empty/clean skimmer cup?

Double post.

 

[janes_mw]

mine drains into a container with a float switch (for run-away safety) so I am guessing if I left the cup without a drain hose, about 1/week. I have mine set a little on the dry side like Pedro. Run mine 24/7 and is very quiet. My Vortech MP40 is the noisiest thing on the tank, but I do like it

 

[MJNTWise]

Mine drains into a 2 litter coke bottle...I just clean cup today, first time in a month.....

 

[GQuinn]

About three times a week.

 

[bigzman]

Pedro same here. I set it to dark and have a Sicce PSK-1200. I hear the air silencer more than I hear pump. I find it odd that for 3 weeks I have been cleaning and emptying my skimmer cup 3/4 full every 3 days. I didn't think I had a tank that dirty . At least I have not seen any parameters showing that.

 

[aguila88psi]

that S300 is a beast, may consider getting that skimmer on my future build

 

[bigzman]

John FAOIS has them

 

[aguila88psi]

gotta start the future build first...hahaha

 

[bigzman]

Next morning after install. Before instal I wiped down skimmer with ro water and viniger

 

[bigzman]

Pedro,

how far are you from zoatopia build?

Regards,
Z

 

[aguila88psi]

Got a ways to go unfortunetly :/