Eshopps S-120 Protien Skimmer

[milto29]

Does anybody have any recommendation on the water level that needs to be set for optimum performance skimming? I have tried the recommended water levels that Eshopps has set and it’s not the skimmate that I’m looking for. It’s on the wet side, as I try to lower the water level it still pulls out wet skimmate. I have had it running for a week now and I love it. It’s extra silent but I’m having a hard time trying to dial it in. That’s why I ask the question on any good significant water levels that would work on this skimmer.

Thanks

[meshwheel]

tagging along. Still looking for a smaller skimmer! What size is your tank?

[milto29]

Originally Posted by meshwheel

tagging along. Still looking for a smaller skimmer! What size is your tank?

I have a 60 gallon tank.

[dillct]

I have mine in 8.5, no problems skimming wet or dry. I have it set so that the foam forms halfway up the cup and that gives me a nice tea colored skim. So far it's been the quietest and most reliable skimmer I've ever owned...a bit cheaply constructed but I still like it.

[milto29]

Originally Posted by dillct

I have mine in 8.5, no problems skimming wet or dry. I have it set so that the foam forms halfway up the cup and that gives me a nice tea colored skim. So far it's been the quietest and most reliable skimmer I've ever owned...a bit cheaply constructed but I still like it.

Thanks I'll try it once I get home from work. Can you post a pic on how yours is skimming.

[dillct]

I cleaned it an hour ago but hopefully you can see where I have it set.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lbu4ox4iz...a8Fr21sBUuT5Ia

[milto29]

Originally Posted by dillct

I cleaned it an hour ago but hopefully you can see where I have it set.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lbu4ox4iz...a8Fr21sBUuT5Ia

Thanks buddy. I'll adjust the water level to 8.5" when I get home. I'll post a pic later on. Thanks again.

[milto29]

Originally Posted by dillct

I cleaned it an hour ago but hopefully you can see where I have it set.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lbu4ox4iz...a8Fr21sBUuT5Ia

[meshwheel]

Nice, I have a 65 gallon SPS tank. My Bubble MAgus NAC6 A is wayyyy too big. I need a smaller diameter neck and a little smaller pump. I think the 120 would be great! Or the Octopus NWB 110.

[milto29]

Originally Posted by meshwheel

Nice, I have a 65 gallon SPS tank. My Bubble MAgus NAC6 A is wayyyy too big. I need a smaller diameter neck and a little smaller pump. I think the 120 would be great! Or the Octopus NWB 110.

That's only a couple of hours skimming. I adjusted the water level and this is what I got. I still think that it's too wet. But little by little I'll get it.

[dillct]

Honesty, I think the skimmate you're getting looks fine. I usually get that or maybe a little less every 24hrs. Pretty much same color.

[milto29]

Originally Posted by dillct

Honesty, I think the skimmate you're getting looks fine. I usually get that or maybe a little less every 24hrs. Pretty much same color.

Thanks buddy. That's at 8.5"s of water level. What I'm looking for is that black gunk. Maybe my bio load isn't that heavy.