Build up under protien skimmer stand

jamesbaur13 · 09/18/2011, 03:15 PM

Hello, I have been noticing some build up of crud underneath my protein skimmer stand. I'll clean it up and in a week it'll be back.

My nitrates have been pretty low, but never hit 0, which is my goal.

I was thinking this collection could be playing a part in it.

My thought is to add a powerhead to prevent the stuff from settling there.

To those that have experienced similar... would you think this is worthwhile and has anyone helped lower their nitrates by doing this?

Thanks

lordofthereef · 09/18/2011, 03:30 PM

I'd say go for it. Things settle where there is little to no flow

09/18/2011, 03:15 PM	#1
jamesbaur13 Apsiring Alhcohlolic Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 772	Build up under protien skimmer stand Hello, I have been noticing some build up of crud underneath my protein skimmer stand. I'll clean it up and in a week it'll be back. My nitrates have been pretty low, but never hit 0, which is my goal. I was thinking this collection could be playing a part in it. My thought is to add a powerhead to prevent the stuff from settling there. To those that have experienced similar... would you think this is worthwhile and has anyone helped lower their nitrates by doing this? Thanks __________________ 120G AGA Dual Overflow, 40G B Sump, SRO-2000int, 2 Eheim 200w Heater, Eheim 1262 Return, BRS C & GFO React., BR-1000ss Biopellet React., Tunze 5017 ATO, 2 MP-40wes, DIY 76LED (36RB,24NW,6B,6CW,4Moon)

09/18/2011, 03:30 PM	#2
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	I'd say go for it. Things settle where there is little to no flow __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

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