How do I know how high to set my new skimmer collection cup? I have a reef octopus 100 HOB protein skimmer. I got it two days ago and right when I plugged it in it worked awesome with bubbling over the edge but now it hasn't bubbled over for awhile, only about halway up the inner tube. Is there...
Hi Everyone. I thought I would pose a question to the community here that I have been kicking around. I would like to get people's thoughts? Please read this entire post before answering. Also, please answer the polling questions below.
First.... a bit of background. I have been keeping...
I'd like to buy a protein skimmer for my new 29 gallon reef. Problem is, I just started this hobby and am already well over my original budget. So I found this skimmer :
https://www.rakuten.com/prod/protein-skimmer-filter-power-pump-large-aquarium-fish-tank-sal-water/213485053.html
Possible...
First off, I have a 36 gal bowfront with 50 lbs live rock, polyp and lps corals, a gobie and a blenny, and an appropriate sized cleanup crew. My levels are 9.0 dkh, .02 nitrate, .04 phosphate, and a ph of 8.5. My tank has been up and healthy for about eight months, and Ive been using a coralife...
I have some equipment from a previous build that is taking up space in my closet. Everything is in excellent condition with original boxes. The list with prices (including shipping via USPS) is below, but I will also take offers. Let me know if you have any questions!
Eshopps PSK-75H...
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I have a Fluval Sea nano tank. My question is: does anyone run their protein skimmer only a few times a week and is this successful? Especially interested in hearing from the smaller tank parameter guts/gals.
Any cons that anyone experienced??
I travel alot for work so having a pet sitter...
Just Started my new 55G reef tank 11-28-2016
So far i think im in the right direction but probably should be keeping track of my levels a little better, at least more then just bringing in water samples to the local saltwater aquarium shop and the very nice gentlemen tells me im doing good lol...
Hi all! I have been a freshwater hobbyist for a while and I have recently gotten in to the marine and reef side. I was a LFS lurker for a long time and I did a lot of research before I ventured down this path.
I have a small reef tank (Bioucube 14). I have modified the second chamber and built...
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I added some melafix to my 225 gallon fish tank and my protein skimmer went crazy and started overflowing, it's been off for 2 days and I have not added anymore melafix. But, when I turn the skimmer on it instantly fills up. How long will it be before the melafix leaves and I can turn the...
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How to Install and Maintain an In-Sump Protein Skimmer
Q&A Series #9: What makes a "good" protein skimmer?
I'm sorry if this has been asked before but I am looking to add a skimmer to my 125 g in the very near future. Up until the last couple weeks it was fowlr. I was recently given a few different coral frags so I want to add a hob skimmer as I am not currently using a sump. Any good...
When you go to the beach and “sea” foam, pun intended, you will also smell a very familiar odor. The ocean is a gigantic system of natural filtration and chemical dosing. Today we will focus on the filtration factor. Protein Skimming!
First off, what on Earth is protein skimming and why do we...