Skimmer

[bmbpka]

Is there any downside to letting my skimmer run WITHOUT the collection cup? I added a bit of nw rock this weekend along with a lot of gluing of frags. My skimmer is going crazy. Instead of dumping the cup filled with basically water, can I just let it run without the cup for a few days? Or is it better to just shut it off?

 

[IslandLifeReef]

There is no problem with letting the skimmer run without the cup for a few days. I would recommend it over turning the skimmer off just for the benefit of gas exchange.

 

[bmbpka]

There is no problem with letting the skimmer run without the cup for a few days. I would recommend it over turning the skimmer off just for the benefit of gas exchange.

Perfect. That’s what I was thinking too. Thank you!

 

[miPapareef]

Congratulations on the new rock and frag’s. Everyone loves pictures hint hint.

The one area I would caution you is expect some more salt creep from millions of tiny bubbles popping. I’d check and clean any electrical equipment after your skimmer gets put back together.

 

[bmbpka]

Acid rain BTA - this think is awesome looking

The new rock which houses the Ricordea garden. Bottom right one is new. Rainbow colored.

New frogspawn as well

Congratulations on the new rock and frag’s. Everyone loves pictures hint hint.

The one area I would caution you is expect some more salt creep from millions of tiny bubbles popping. I’d check and clean any electrical equipment after your skimmer gets put back together.

 

[bmbpka]

 

[c.poindexter]

I have ran mine without a cup for a day before. Just make sure that when the bubbles pop that nothing will get wet.

 

[miPapareef]

@bmbpka great looking tank, and thanks for sharing. I like all that variety of corals you have

 

[bmbpka]

@bmbpka great looking tank, and thanks for sharing. I like all that variety of corals you have

Thanks! Just wish that zoa garden would grow out faster haha