Skimmer questions

[m8298]

Is it possible to put to big or powerful of skimmer on a tank? If so, why, what does it do/not do?

How do you control between wet and dry foam?

[gwen_o_lyn]

not really, unless you plan to put a deltec on a 5g tank ... of course you would have much more than a 5g tank if you did that.

what do u have in mind? Skimmers have adjustments to decide how you wanna skim. Keep in mind that a skimmer that says it's rated for such and such gallons doesnt mean that much.

[m8298]

Well, it's kinda a dumb time for me to ask, as I already made my new skimmer for my 90 gallon. I was just curious for other peoples opinion. I made a dual beckett skimmer, 6 inch dia and about 28 inches tall. It will be powered by a Mag Drive 24. It was made such that I can add a 12 inch section if I upgrade to a bigger tank. I borrowed the idea from this one on Richard Durso's website: http://www.rl180reef.com/pages/filtr...rs-skimmer.htm

It turned out rather well, at least by comparison to my expectations. I just need to buy a drain hose and make room for it in my stand.

[gwen_o_lyn]

Personally I think bigger is better, but I dont see a need for overkill either.

Congrats on making a skimmer! Show us pics if you want.

[pham411]

Originally Posted by gwen_o_lyn

not really, unless you plan to put a deltec on a 5g tank ... of course you would have much more than a 5g tank if you did that.

hahah, nice... total true here

[pham411]

i have a cs180 on a 75. its rated for 175 to 300g i think. works like a pro.

[gwen_o_lyn]

Originally Posted by pham411

i have a cs180 on a 75. its rated for 175 to 300g i think. works like a pro.

awesome- that's how you skim a tank!

[m8298]

It's a little wet, just did second test run in the bathtub.

[gwen_o_lyn]

Great Skimmer!

wet is how I like it!!

[m8298]

Thanks.

I figured, that's why I felt the need to explain the reason for the wetness, it isn't only cause bigger is better...

[fat walrus]

Originally Posted by pham411

i have a cs180 on a 75. its rated for 175 to 300g i think. works like a pro.

real hobbyist with sufficient budget uses EURO-REEF. hobbyist with too much money or like to brag uses Deltec or Bubbleking.

[V]

Originally Posted by fat walrus

real hobbyist with sufficient budget uses EURO-REEF. hobbyist with too much money or like to brag uses Deltec or Bubbleking.

nice poke!

if u oversize ur skimmer u risk it being to effective & efficient thus drawing out the benifical things in the water column. it is better than underskimming, just means u have to be aware of it more, & mainly loop it, or shut it down during feeding esspecially. personally if u can maintain flow in a tap to loop it i would believe this is a better overall option, cause im of the opinion bubbles behave differently untill the skimmer gets in its rythum again, depending on the unit, it could also require fine tuneing again!

[fat walrus]

i truly feel that the majority of us with the current techology will not overskim. overskimming is a dream created by high-end vendors. that is of course with some exceptions. there is always a madman out there

[V]

look, i'll boil it down for u real simple like, if u cant reach the collection cup, ur properly overskimming

[fat walrus]

Originally Posted by veriann

look, i'll boil it down for u real simple like, if u cant reach the collection cup, ur properly overskimming

huh? if u can't reach the cup, you're skimming nothing. better yet, get a skimmer that you can reach

[V]

blub , was refering to skimmers over 6-7ff high.
if u need a link i can post one, but i assure there are skimmers so big u need a chair to reach the cup, and even in domestic use too!

[fat walrus]

Originally Posted by veriann

blub , was refering to skimmers over 6-7ff high.
if u need a link i can post one, but i assure there are skimmers so big u need a chair to reach the cup, and even in domestic use too!

ha ha i get it now. you were saying if you can reach the cup, you're not overskimming. it's that darn aussie accent. lol