protein skimmer - Page 2

Dun Properly · 03/11/2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sdc19982002

Mine is only a few weeks odl and does have the surface skimmer.I may try to leave it in for a little while longer. I still dont like the noise. It probably with sit on the shelf of shame in my closet next to the other 4 skimmers i didnt like.

Yeah, I can hear the spray nozzle for sure. I may just be used to it though because it doesn't seem very loud.

You would probably have pretty good luck selling it if you tried. They don't seem as popular on Reef Central, but I know on some other forums I have visited they were highly recommended. No sense in it collecting dust.

nervous nelly · 03/11/2010, 05:40 PM

Hey everyone I really appreciate your advice ... I really do ...I come to the conclusion that i will get one ... The only prob. that im haveing now is ever since i got that light all types of stuff is growing like red hair algea and like a green florescent color... I just got finished checking my levels. Phasphate is 10.0 nitrate is 80 nitrite is 0 ammonia is 0 calcium is floresent pink thats all the tests i have and im constantly checking them.. just did a water change tuesday night with lfs water which i just started useing thanks to you guys given me advice...my tank is 35 hex 130w .. 65W and 65W with led night night

betoballer1 · 03/11/2010, 05:57 PM

Ur nitrate is high, I think that skimmer will come inn handy instead of that nitrate factory u got goin there

Chiefsurfer · 03/11/2010, 05:59 PM

It is likely that the new lights are better lighting for the algae that would not have grown before. If your phosphates are at 10, that's HUGE. Most times, 1.0 is considered high, and those tests are not very accurate, usually much lower than actual levels.

reefertime · 03/11/2010, 06:00 PM

alright i like reading these debates. helps me learn.. i am a new hobbyist and really dont know anything about the filters, although i have been trying to learn.

anyways i have a protien skimmer and a canaster filter.

i finally figured out how to use the protein skimmer and it seems to work pretty well because it cleans the poop but i am really unaware of the actual effects it has.

my question is reguarding the canister filter..when i turn it on it makes the water really cloudy i am not sure if it is air bubbles or what really byt it makes the tank not as apealing to watch. if someone can provide some answers on what the canaster filter actually does or what the problem is with my filter i would like to know and would be really appreciated.

also are just these 2 pieces of filtration along with live rock sufficient for a reef tank?

nervous nelly · 03/11/2010, 06:03 PM

how would i get the phasphate and nitrate down to par.. would the skimmer help with that ...

03/11/2010, 05:59 PM	#29
Chiefsurfer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seaside Park, NJ Posts: 2,138	It is likely that the new lights are better lighting for the algae that would not have grown before. If your phosphates are at 10, that's HUGE. Most times, 1.0 is considered high, and those tests are not very accurate, usually much lower than actual levels. __________________ Chief Current Tank: 20 Gallon tall, 4-bulb t5 HO, Eshopps psk75H, ac-70 fuge. So far, green clown goby, striped goby, more gorillas than I wish I had, 5 SPS frags, 3 LPS Frags, 1 Softee, Turkey Wing Clam. Plan for the future: 120 gallon 4ft glass tank. Current Tank Info: 20 gallon tall Reef Tank

03/11/2010, 05:40 PM	#27
nervous nelly Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 23	Hey everyone I really appreciate your advice ... I really do ...I come to the conclusion that i will get one ... The only prob. that im haveing now is ever since i got that light all types of stuff is growing like red hair algea and like a green florescent color... I just got finished checking my levels. Phasphate is 10.0 nitrate is 80 nitrite is 0 ammonia is 0 calcium is floresent pink thats all the tests i have and im constantly checking them.. just did a water change tuesday night with lfs water which i just started useing thanks to you guys given me advice...my tank is 35 hex 130w .. 65W and 65W with led night night

03/11/2010, 05:57 PM	#28
betoballer1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: miami Posts: 100	Ur nitrate is high, I think that skimmer will come inn handy instead of that nitrate factory u got goin there

03/11/2010, 06:00 PM	#30
reefertime Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 10	alright i like reading these debates. helps me learn.. i am a new hobbyist and really dont know anything about the filters, although i have been trying to learn. anyways i have a protien skimmer and a canaster filter. i finally figured out how to use the protein skimmer and it seems to work pretty well because it cleans the poop but i am really unaware of the actual effects it has. my question is reguarding the canister filter..when i turn it on it makes the water really cloudy i am not sure if it is air bubbles or what really byt it makes the tank not as apealing to watch. if someone can provide some answers on what the canaster filter actually does or what the problem is with my filter i would like to know and would be really appreciated. also are just these 2 pieces of filtration along with live rock sufficient for a reef tank?

03/11/2010, 06:03 PM	#31
nervous nelly Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 23	how would i get the phasphate and nitrate down to par.. would the skimmer help with that ...