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01/28/2006, 12:06 AM
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Location: Pasadena, CA
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how much skimmate is avg?
how much skimmate is good for a tank on average ? I can get my skimmer to either do 5 gallons of skimmate a day or 1 gallon. I know it is different depending on what's going on in the tank, but what is a good average ?
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01/28/2006, 12:29 AM
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Location: Florida
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1/2 to 1 cup per day, the color of coffee.
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01/28/2006, 12:30 AM
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Depends on the skimmer.
What type you have?
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01/28/2006, 12:32 AM
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Regardless, you want the skimmate to be thick and green/brown as possible. If it is pretty clear you are just pulling out good stuff. Sometimes less is better.
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01/28/2006, 01:59 AM
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I prefer more of a tea color (wet-skimming). Get the gunk out faster. I'm ok with a bit more water going at the same time.
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