Coralife Super Skimmer - Page 2

JBuffetReefer · 04/30/2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally posted by Bygkid
That is 2 days worth. I usually skim wet because of the bioload. That is set with the bubble column about an inch from the top. When I run it a bit drier to get darker skimmate, I set the column about half way up the cup(2-3 inches). Light or dark, my wife will tell you it is ALWAYS foul smelling.

Scott

Have you noticed a difference in water quality skimming light vs dark?

sentencedme · 04/30/2008, 08:34 PM

My coralife 125 is a workhorse....you just got a bad apple.....

Good luck though

jenjen · 04/30/2008, 08:38 PM

Oh hey, was just looking this up to put a final word in... just incase anyone happens to read this post when deciding on skimmers...

I put a firm "keep out" on the aquarium overnight and wouldn't you know that by this afternoon it appears to be skimming. Maybe a 1/4" of fairly dark green.

So, no not a bad apple afterall. Inexperienced user.

I'm in the computer industry... ever heard of PEBKAC? Classic case here.

Anyway, all looks good. I'm leaving the door shut another day or two just to be sure.

And thanks again to everyone who stopped my mass hysteria!

demonsp · 04/30/2008, 11:01 PM

Over skimming can remove wanted trace elements. Under skimming will raise ammonia. HAve to find that happy medium and overskimming would have a noticable change but would take time .

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Originally posted by JBuffetReefer
Have you noticed a difference in water quality skimming light vs dark?

bertoni · 05/01/2008, 08:58 PM

I don't see how overskimming can remove trace elements that are needed. Skimmer generally remove organic compounds. Underskimming won't increase ammonia in any but the most oddly-configured systems.

04/30/2008, 08:34 PM	#27
sentencedme Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alsip, illinois Posts: 535	Coralife My coralife 125 is a workhorse....you just got a bad apple..... Good luck though

04/30/2008, 08:38 PM	#28
jenjen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Langley BC, Canada Posts: 1,710	Oh hey, was just looking this up to put a final word in... just incase anyone happens to read this post when deciding on skimmers... I put a firm "keep out" on the aquarium overnight and wouldn't you know that by this afternoon it appears to be skimming. Maybe a 1/4" of fairly dark green. So, no not a bad apple afterall. Inexperienced user. I'm in the computer industry... ever heard of PEBKAC? Classic case here. Anyway, all looks good. I'm leaving the door shut another day or two just to be sure. And thanks again to everyone who stopped my mass hysteria! __________________ "Challenges forge the greatness in you" Current Tank Info: 180gal softy reef (Apr '09)

05/01/2008, 08:58 PM	#30
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I don't see how overskimming can remove trace elements that are needed. Skimmer generally remove organic compounds. Underskimming won't increase ammonia in any but the most oddly-configured systems. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni