Skimmer Q&A Thread

[Austin R]

Hey guys I got this skimmer and I'm trying to set it up in my sump but can't seem to get it to work correctly. The bubbles seem to be ok maybe on the low side but I seem to be getting more water then "skim" at least that's what it looks like to me and before anyone says buy a better one I would if I had the money... any help would be great

 

[Khh27]

Raise the skimmer

 

[Austin R]

Raise the skimmer

How much?

 

[Khh27]

Just do small increments wait 2 or 3 days if it's still wet... repeat. If too dry lower it back a little. What size tank and what skimmer is that? But yea. Get a new skimmer.

 

[Austin R]

Just do small increments wait 2 or 3 days if it's still wet... repeat. If too dry lower it back a little. What size tank and what skimmer is that? But yea. Get a new skimmer.

29 gallon with 15 gallon sump and Coralife skimmer for bio cubes I think I would have to check also when you getting good skim what should it look like discolored with small particulas in it?

 

[Andreass]

Hi guys hope somone here can help me with my problem.

I have had a Nyos Quantium 220 for a year now and everythinge have been great until 2 days ago.

i rebuild my sump beacuse im going over to triton method but with new stuff i got a issue with my skimmer and i hope some one here can help me with the problem.

After remodeling and the skimmer had gone for 1 day, I discovered that I had had lots of microbubbles in the display tank. After have tried and have troubled all the equipment i found the problem and that was my skimmer. The foam is very low which makes it come out to the aquarium of some kind.

I dismantled my entire skimmer, washed it and mounted it again but still the same problem so I wonder if there are anyone here that has been the same problem before?


Something else i have done is: I used silicon to rebuild my sump, i added chaeto algae and i started a brand new Aquaforest AF 90 reactor with Carbon. Can this have any impact?

the picture show how low the Foam is

 

[Khh27]

Hi guys hope somone here can help me with my problem.

I have had a Nyos Quantium 220 for a year now and everythinge have been great until 2 days ago.

i rebuild my sump beacuse im going over to triton method but with new stuff i got a issue with my skimmer and i hope some one here can help me with the problem.

After remodeling and the skimmer had gone for 1 day, I discovered that I had had lots of microbubbles in the display tank. After have tried and have troubled all the equipment i found the problem and that was my skimmer. The foam is very low which makes it come out to the aquarium of some kind.

I dismantled my entire skimmer, washed it and mounted it again but still the same problem so I wonder if there are anyone here that has been the same problem before?


Something else i have done is: I used silicon to rebuild my sump, i added chaeto algae and i started a brand new Aquaforest AF 90 reactor with Carbon. Can this have any impact?

the picture show how low the Foam is

Sure air intake isn't clogged I know some skimmers are notorious for calcium buildup that has to be scrapped away in the venturi.. also what's your salinity

 

[Reefersutherland_]

Hey y'all, got a question here. I need to raise up my skimmer in the sump a good foot and a half i was wondering what you would use? Thanks!

 

[XNavyDiver]

Looking for recommendations for a HOB skimmer for a 20g.

Thanks!

 

[XNavyDiver]

Hey y'all, got a question here. I need to raise up my skimmer in the sump a good foot and a half i was wondering what you would use? Thanks!

I would just make a stand from 3/4 in pvc pipe as the frame, and egg crate as the platform. Just cut your legs to 18".

 

[Slayvoff]

What would be the best skimmer to use, while considering silence as a high priority, for a red sea 250? The Nyos 120? Would anything else compare?

 

[mcarroll]

Looking for recommendations for a HOB skimmer for a 20g.

Thanks!

Better off with a Tunze internal or going skimmerless IMO. If you run a hang-on anything it'd probably be something for refugium space.

Check out:


Comline® DOC Skimmer 9001
(9001.000)
Recommended from 20 to 140 liters
(5.3 to 37 USgal.) of sea water.
Immersion depth: approx. 135 to 155 mm
(5.3 to 6.1 in.)
Skimmer cup volume: 0.2 liters (.05 USgal.) Air capacity: approx. 100 l/h (26 USgal./h)
Energy consumption: 2.5 W, 230V/50Hz (115V/60Hz)
Dimensions (L x W x H): 110 x 63 x 215 mm
(4.3 x 2.5 x 8.5 in.)
Includes Magnet Holder for glass thickness of up to 10 mm (3/8").

Instructions for use
1: Deutsch, English, Francais (x9001.8888) 2: Italiano, Espanol, РУССКИЙ (x9001.8882)
All suitable spare parts
9001.000

115.66 USD

 

[jason2459]

20 gallon mantis tank with softies running on just water changes alone going on 6 years. 1 mantis, 1 dotty back, 1 damsel, xenia, zoas, amd mushrooms.

If you plan on SPS YMMV but with out a dirty eater like a mantis I'd imagine it would be fine. And being able to have a cleanup crew would help there too. I can't have any inverts. Well I add them all the time but they are food.

 

[Reefersutherland_]

I would just make a stand from 3/4 in pvc pipe as the frame, and egg crate as the platform. Just cut your legs to 18".

Genius! Thank you

 

[Empress]

Can someone explain the reason for the air intake on a skimmer, and how much per hour is actually needed, and how to determine how much air is needed? I'm looking to upgrade my BMCurve 9 to something better. But I'm confused about air intake.
Thanks!
Empress

 

[mcarroll]

How do you select the right DOC skimmer for a marine aquarium?

Start reading there and hopefully the whole thing will make more sense. You shouldn't have to worry about air numbers unless you're designing a skimmer.

This might also be worth a read:
Comline® Reefpack

Not sure what size tank you're running, but one of these would probably be ideal for you:

DOC Skimmer 9410
Recommended for salt water aquariums up to 1,000 liters (265 USgal.). Immersion depth from 140 to... mehr

9410.000

329.99 USD

DOC Skimmer 9410 DC
Recommended for salt water aquariums up to 1,200 liters (317 US gal.). Immersion depth from 140 t... mehr

9410.001

399.99 USD

DOC Skimmer 9415
Recommended for salt water aquariums up to 1,500 liters (400 USgal.). Immersion depth from 100 to... mehr

9415.000

584.36 USD


Reefpack 500
Comline® DOC Skimmer 9012: Designed for mixed aquariums or soft coral aquariums with 200 to 1,200 ... mehr

0500.000

608.40 USD



DOC Skimmer 9430
Recommended for salt water aquariums up to 3,000 liters (800 USgal.). Immersion depth from 100 to... mehr

9430.000

656.60 USD

DOC Skimmer 9430 DC
Recommended for salt water aquariums up to 3,500 liters (925 USgal.). Immersion depth from 100 to... mehr

9430.001

751.07 USD

 

[Davy Jones]

Looking to upgrade to a 120 fatboy. Tank is going to be mixed reef likely, may favor lps corals and anemones however. Going to use a 40 breeder as a sump and may try the triton method so i will likely have a large refugium. I have the choice narrowed down to 3 skimmers.

Reef Octopus Elite 150INT $549
Nyos Quantum 160 $500
Deltec 1455 $430

I dont want to go any higher in price and will likely look for a used one of these. Whats everyones opinions on the 3 listed?

 

[becca10]

Hi there, I finally gave up on my Reef Oct hob for my 40 long with a 30 sump. I have very limited space, max width of 5 inches. Which in sump skimmer would you recommend under $200?

 

[n21benson]

Running a 90 gl mixed reef tank. Heavy to light bio load. Will be running a refugium. Custom trigger system 39 sump. What do you guys recommend for a in sump skimmer. Was looking a reef octopus but not sure. Limited experience with the vast selection of skimmers. Hydro performer, redline eshopps?? DC no DC ......confused.
Help! Thanks

AquaC EV-120

 

[n21benson]

Looking to upgrade to a 120 fatboy. Tank is going to be mixed reef likely, may favor lps corals and anemones however. Going to use a 40 breeder as a sump and may try the triton method so i will likely have a large refugium. I have the choice narrowed down to 3 skimmers.

Reef Octopus Elite 150INT $549
Nyos Quantum 160 $500
Deltec 1455 $430

I dont want to go any higher in price and will likely look for a used one of these. Whats everyones opinions on the 3 listed?

Nyos Quantum 160