my susmp

rayn · 04/23/2010, 08:23 PM

20L with three sections. One for skimmer a eshopps psk-100, one for fuge, and one for return. The skimmer and fuge section are both 9" in width. Enough room for a sand bed and LR rubble. The eggcrate on top of the smaller piece of acrylic to keep the cheato out of return. It will go over, under, then over again through teeth into the fuge area.

One small question, the skimmer itself sits about a quater in above the bottom of the tank when hooked to the pump, can I just place a piece of acrylic under it to even it out?

Shane Hoffman · 04/23/2010, 08:34 PM

Your water level is going to be high in the skimmer section. How many inches of water is your skimmer supposed to run in?

rayn · 04/23/2010, 09:14 PM

Good question! Here is the one and only page I got with it.

Doesn't say a word about how many inches of water it should be in, just that the pump should be completely submerged. Just how to adjust it, I'm guessing with the black foam over the tube.

DON CORALEON · 04/24/2010, 07:21 AM

Many people have had issues with that skimmer not working due to low/high water level I would try for 8-10 inches of water.

rayn · 04/24/2010, 08:32 AM

My baffles are 9" tall, so they should work I would think. Hopefully..........

rayn · 04/24/2010, 09:05 AM

I set my skimmer in vinegar and water to try and break it in a little in about 8" of water, how's it looking? I take it the micro bubbles will be diluted out when going through the baffles.

04/23/2010, 08:23 PM	#1
rayn Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pekin, Il Posts: 2,864	my susmp 20L with three sections. One for skimmer a eshopps psk-100, one for fuge, and one for return. The skimmer and fuge section are both 9" in width. Enough room for a sand bed and LR rubble. The eggcrate on top of the smaller piece of acrylic to keep the cheato out of return. It will go over, under, then over again through teeth into the fuge area. One small question, the skimmer itself sits about a quater in above the bottom of the tank when hooked to the pump, can I just place a piece of acrylic under it to even it out?

04/23/2010, 08:34 PM	#2
Shane Hoffman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 45 mins from Chicago Posts: 2,009	Your water level is going to be high in the skimmer section. How many inches of water is your skimmer supposed to run in? __________________ A wise man once said "Never play leap frog with a unicorn" Current Tank Info: 150 gallon glass with 20 gallon sump, 175lbs of coraline covered live rock, EuroReef skimmer rated for 250gal, 25watt Aqua UV sterilizer, Fluval FX5, Hamilton 3x250watt MH, 160 watt Blue actinic....Mixed reef

04/24/2010, 09:05 AM	#6
rayn Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pekin, Il Posts: 2,864	trial I set my skimmer in vinegar and water to try and break it in a little in about 8" of water, how's it looking? I take it the micro bubbles will be diluted out when going through the baffles.

04/23/2010, 09:14 PM	#3
rayn Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pekin, Il Posts: 2,864	Good question! Here is the one and only page I got with it. Doesn't say a word about how many inches of water it should be in, just that the pump should be completely submerged. Just how to adjust it, I'm guessing with the black foam over the tube.

04/24/2010, 07:21 AM	#4
DON CORALEON Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kansas city Posts: 65	Many people have had issues with that skimmer not working due to low/high water level I would try for 8-10 inches of water.

04/24/2010, 08:32 AM	#5
rayn Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pekin, Il Posts: 2,864	My baffles are 9" tall, so they should work I would think. Hopefully..........