HOB skimmer users advice

[Mike de Leon]

Hi,

Looking at setting up a frag tank with an hob skimmer. Concerned that the fluctuations in water level won’t make the skimmer efficient.
Thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

[mcgyvr]

Why would the water level fluctuate?
If the water level if fluctuating enough to cause problems with a HOB skimmer you have bigger problems than skimmer efficiencies..
Heck they aren't even that efficient to start with..
They certainly aren't a necessary piece of equipment..
Some tanks actual seem to run better without a skimmer..

[Mike de Leon]

Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Why would the water level fluctuate?
If the water level if fluctuating enough to cause problems with a HOB skimmer you have bigger problems than skimmer efficiencies..
Heck they aren't even that efficient to start with..
They certainly aren't a necessary piece of equipment..
Some tanks actual seem to run better without a skimmer..

Hey thanks! the water level does fluctuate due to evaporation. Same thing happens in a sump. But the baffles help to keep a constant water level.
You saying I should try and not yo use a skimmer on the frag tank?

[mcgyvr]

Originally Posted by Mike de Leon

You saying I should try and not use a skimmer on the frag tank?

Thats your choice.. It is an optional piece of equipment.

I think you should simply incorporate a proper top off program/system to limit the fluctuation of the water level and not worry about a potential slight change in skimmer efficiency.. Not to mention HOB skimmers are typically much more resilient/flexible to water levels..