Micron rated filtration and skimmers

DarG · 05/12/2007, 11:04 AM

Just wondering if using a 100 or 50 micron filter bag on the overflow water, before it reaches the skimmer, will reduce skimmate. IOW, is 100 or 50 micron filtration enough to filter out any of the products that the skimmer removes from the water?

A sea K · 05/12/2007, 12:05 PM

Cant answer your question specifically, I was/am still having issues with my skimmer. One of the earlier suggestions was to remove the filter sock(100micron) before the skimmer. I did and it has had no impact in skimmer performance. I do have particles floating in the tank now though. Yuck.
Keep in mind, my skimmer is not producing as it should, so there my be negative side effects to a "properly" working skimmer.

skwirl · 05/12/2007, 03:46 PM

it will lessen skimmate production. i dont know how much thiough..

DarG · 05/12/2007, 04:09 PM

I wasnt having any issues with the skimmer, just wondered about the question so figured I'd ask. But if it does lessen skimmer production, what's the downside if any? Should just mean that you were getting some of the proteins and other substances out by another means. As long as the filter bags get changed frequently enough, it shouldnt be a problem I wouldnt think. Or maybe I'm missing something?

Thanks

Bebo77 · 05/12/2007, 04:13 PM

i put a 100 micron bag on the exit of my skimmer...

DarG · 05/12/2007, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bebo77
i put a 100 micron bag on the exit of my skimmer...

Me too, for microbubble control, but I also have one on my overflow from the tank.

05/12/2007, 11:04 AM	#1
DarG Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,515	Micron rated filtration and skimmers Just wondering if using a 100 or 50 micron filter bag on the overflow water, before it reaches the skimmer, will reduce skimmate. IOW, is 100 or 50 micron filtration enough to filter out any of the products that the skimmer removes from the water?

05/12/2007, 12:05 PM	#2
A sea K Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Branford Fl Posts: 3,024	Cant answer your question specifically, I was/am still having issues with my skimmer. One of the earlier suggestions was to remove the filter sock(100micron) before the skimmer. I did and it has had no impact in skimmer performance. I do have particles floating in the tank now though. Yuck. Keep in mind, my skimmer is not producing as it should, so there my be negative side effects to a "properly" working skimmer. __________________ I am not a pro so excuse me if I'm wrong. Current Tank Info: 30gal Deep Blue rimless 9/10/2014, 80gal Deep Blue rimless 40gal sump/refugium 9/11/16 LPS reef, 2 x Kessil A160 with a single Maxspect Razor, RO Prime 150INT skimmer, Sicce 3 return pump, Vortech MP40 and MP10

05/12/2007, 04:13 PM	#5
Bebo77 Premium Nonpaying Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lost Posts: 14,377	i put a 100 micron bag on the exit of my skimmer... __________________ Gabriel Current Tank Info: 300 Gal Envision Tank(98Lx30Wx26T) 120 Gal SoCalCreations Sump, Deltec TC2560, 2 LumenarcsMini 1 Reg on a light mover W Radiums 250& 400, Gallaxy ballasts, Red Dragon 10m3 return W/ 2 WavySeas, 2 6155 Tunze streams

05/12/2007, 03:46 PM	#3
skwirl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: tn Posts: 872	it will lessen skimmate production. i dont know how much thiough..

05/12/2007, 04:09 PM	#4
DarG Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,515	I wasnt having any issues with the skimmer, just wondered about the question so figured I'd ask. But if it does lessen skimmer production, what's the downside if any? Should just mean that you were getting some of the proteins and other substances out by another means. As long as the filter bags get changed frequently enough, it shouldnt be a problem I wouldnt think. Or maybe I'm missing something? Thanks