MSX 200 Output Pipe - Raise it?

[Logzor]

How far submerged should the output pipe be? I read in another thread that you can achieve better skimmate if the output pipe is higher (less back pressure).

Also, what effects will a filter sponge in the output pipe have on skimmer performance?

 

[reefEng10]

Remove the pipe below the 90... have the 90 about halfway submerged. Don't know about the sponge but I wouldn't do it personally... will screw with back pressure and water level inside skimmer.

 

[reefEng10]

This is what I was told to do I believe. Note my ghetto skimmer stand.

 

[Logzor]

Did this increase skimmate production? What is the reasoning behind the half-submerged pipe?

Your skimmer stand looks like some cut up lid from a trashcan