ETSS Skimmer Club!

[ktg113]

Originally Posted by gchaney

I also have an older etss 800 and the most helpful thing so far was putting a valve on the air intakes and reducing the air flow until the bubbles get small. since I have done that it doesn't drop out when i feed or add water etc.

That is what I was thinking about doing next


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[ktg113]

Originally Posted by bif24701

Start by changing to out put of your ATO. Is your skimmer getting raw overflow water from you display tank, ie before a refugium? Are your overflows skimming the surface of your DT well. Is there a film? How many bio balls are in each downdraft? Are they new bio balls? I would raise the skimmer so that's its output is just above the water level in your sump. Let's see a pic of you skimmer and skimmate.

Skimmer sits right above the water level in sump
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Overflow is a coast to coast on the short side of the tank ( set up as a peninsula)
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Skimmer intake is right below the intake to the sump so getting raw water
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Bio balls are not new and I am not sure how many are in each tower. I will pull the skimmer out and check

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The one with the pipes is the out put
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The three large pipes are the beananimal overflow from display
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Running water between the two on the right is skimmer out put
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Small pipe on the far right is the ago (which I am moving)
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Red under water on right is skimmer intake.


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Skim mate is very wet and clear almost with a small hit of green




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[ktg113]

Also the pump is a little giant 4 mdqx-sc could I have too much pump ???


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[bif24701]

Is the out out put valve wide open?

[bif24701]

More bio balls would reduce the air intake alone so you shouldn't need a valve.

[ktg113]

Most of the time yes


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[bif24701]

Then you will need more bio balls or your pump is to much. Though if you have no idea how many balls you have then you may just need to add some bio balls. Let me know how many you have.

[bif24701]

Originally Posted by ktg113

Skimmer sits right above the water level in sump
----

Overflow is a coast to coast on the short side of the tank ( set up as a peninsula)
----
Skimmer intake is right below the intake to the sump so getting raw water
----
Bio balls are not new and I am not sure how many are in each tower. I will pull the skimmer out and check

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The one with the pipes is the out put
----
The three large pipes are the beananimal overflow from display
----
Running water between the two on the right is skimmer out put
----
Small pipe on the far right is the ago (which I am moving)
----
Red under water on right is skimmer intake.


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Skim mate is very wet and clear almost with a small hit of green




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how are things going are you skimmer?

[zaheda]

Anybody have an ETSS 800 to sell and post to South Africa? No pump is needed as we run 220v. I just sold my skimmer so have some money.

[mcarroll]

Originally Posted by aculross

I just replaced my bioballs after about 8 years - slightly more than they recommend - does seem to make an improvement, but nothing over the top

More bio balls = less air mixing. Recommended to have relatively less balls if you have a relatively larger pump.

If you haven't seen it yet the mfgr (AETech) has a decent tuning guide that goes into this.

-Matt

[llebcire]

Originally Posted by mcarroll

More bio balls = less air mixing. Recommended to have relatively less balls if you have a relatively larger pump.

If you haven't seen it yet the mfgr (AETech) has a decent tuning guide that goes into this.

-Matt

Matt:

Quoted directly from the tuning guide on superskimmer.com (AETech):

"Bioball Note: Smaller pumps and a lower flow rate through the skimmer requires less bioballs. This creates
more air flow. Producing a larger volume to the waste foam. Fill the skimming tower about half way with bioballs.
Larger pumps and high flow rates needs more bioballs. This reduces the foam volume to manageable levels in
the foam collector section. Fill the skimming tower to 2/3 full or up to 6” maximum from the top of the skimming
tower."

I've gone with fewer (8) on a Reef Devil Deluxe with a smallish Mag7 and have had better results than the suggested 12 and a larger pump.

-Eric

[gchaney]

has anyone ever tried vary porous live rock ruble in place of bio balls?

[harrriszm]

I have an Eshopps ADV 200 and an ETSS protien skimmer (not sure on the model) the tank is a 200gal with 2 overflows and returns. I need 2 return pumps and a pump to run the skimmer. I am also thinking about getting a fluidized bed reacter. What pumps should i get for these things and can they be linked? Someone suggested to me 1800 gph, is that right? Attached is picture of sump and skimmer. I dont have them yet so cant get a better pic of the skimmer.

[mnguyen12582]

Originally Posted by Gill_bucket

So I am trying to figure out if this an older reef devil? I picked up a blueline 30 to power it and I have to throttle it way back.

I have the same skimmer too, just bought it for my 100g setup. Is this skimmer enough for my 100g??? Or do I need a bigger one? Please let me know...

Thanks in advance!!

[zaheda]

Anybody have an ETSS 800 for sale, Im in South Africa.

[bif24701]

Originally Posted by mnguyen12582

I have the same skimmer too, just bought it for my 100g setup. Is this skimmer enough for my 100g??? Or do I need a bigger one? Please let me know...

Thanks in advance!!

Yes, I would say that is enough skimmer.

[saltydog1]

Looks like a Reef Devil 40.....about 15 years old.

[johnlewis]

I've been running a Octo 5000 cone for about 2 yrs now on a 315 filled with large fish. I've been trying to get to a sps tank but PO4 levels will not stay down. No nitrate to speak of, but pO4 always goes back up to .1 ish. I am thinking of going to an ETSS skimmer hoping to break down more PO4. Any suggestions on the size? Anyone with similar issues?

[mcarroll]

Originally Posted by johnlewis

I've been running a Octo 5000 cone for about 2 yrs now on a 315 filled with large fish. I've been trying to get to a sps tank but PO4 levels will not stay down. No nitrate to speak of, but pO4 always goes back up to .1 ish. I am thinking of going to an ETSS skimmer hoping to break down more PO4. Any suggestions on the size? Anyone with similar issues?

I ran two 600 gallon systems that had worse PO4 issues - one hung around .12, the other aroun .22. Also no nitrate to speak of. One had an ETSS 1400 with Iwaki 100 pump, the other a monster MRC MR-4R recirculator.

I would not look to a skimmer for your solution unless there's something wrong with yours. FWIW, the cone shape is ripping you off of some significant capacity vs a traditional cylinder shaped body. Cones and bubble plates are sales gimmicks that add little to nothing to performance. Not sure I'd necessarily use that as a criteria for changing skimmers either since you already have it in place.

If you feel you must upgrade, i would go for a better needle-wheel like those linked above. The MRC and ETSS designs are a bit old fashioned at this point. Not that they do not work, just that they take up a lot of space vs the needle-wheels. That doesn't account for the increased time to maintain these designs - which is another minus.

If you aren't already maybe try wet-skimming for a few months and see if you make any headway. You will get more waste out that way. Likewise if you can commit to more frequent cleanings. A dirty skimmer is like a skimmer with one hand tied behind its back.

Also, if your sand bed is more than a few years old, i'd also consider looking there - possibly replacing it altogether. (Or eliminating it.) it's a likely place for excess nutrients to collect and it's very cheap to replace compared to most other possible solutions.

-Matt

[aculross]

Can I ask what people are using for an air valve on the air intakes on an ETS? Anyone using the air filter? Looking to quite the air intakes down a bit and perhaps have some ability to adjust air flow.

Thanks.

[Iostream]

I simply attached 6ft of tubing to the air intake, it is coiled (loosely) so it doesn't take up too much space, or restrict air flow, but it effectively silences the skimmer air intake.

[aculross]

Thanks Iostream !

[matthorvat]

all

i have an etss 800, two years old, and an etss 900, its prolly four years old. both work great. i upgraded to an 2000. need to sell these. would be happy to get 200 for each plus shipping if anybody is interested!! message me if so, i can send pictures on request.

matt

[matthorvat]

anybodt interested in these skimmers please email me. matt.horvat@live.com i have received messages but cant respond due to a low number of post?? email me and ill send pictures to those interested.

[pgaudreau]

I have a etss 800 professional plumbed into an eshopps e300 sump. The tank is 265 gallon. Unfortunately, due to space issues, I need to have everything plumbed in the stand. I am using an iwaki 40 to supply the skimmer. Due to my space issue the skimmer is at sump level plumbed directly on the side of the sump, therefore my skimmer water level is too high. Any other options besides rising the skimmer as I dont have that option to elimiate the problem. Secondly I just cleaned the skimmer neck two days ago and now I am not getting any foam. Any input is greatly appreciated