how deep under water does the skimmer need to be?

doox00 · 02/25/2006, 09:06 PM

I have a asm g1-x skimmer, I am putting it in a 30g aquarium I am using as my sump, 36x12x16 are the dimensions. How deep does the skimmer need to be in the water, I have never used one before, up to what point should be under water?

thanks

artful-dodger · 02/25/2006, 09:24 PM

At least enough to fully submerge the pump. Once you get the skimmer tuned to a particular depth, keep it stable. If the water level in the sump drops you'll see a decrease in skimming efficiency and if the water level rises you'll get more water in the collection cup.

doox00 · 02/25/2006, 09:46 PM

any particular depth it is recommended? half way etc?

PatMayo · 02/25/2006, 09:49 PM

I have a Euro-Reef RS100 and the recommended depth is 6 to 8 inches. I keep mine at 7. I am not familiar with that model, but I bet if you went to there website I would hope you could find the answer to your question.

Regards,

Pat

02/25/2006, 09:06 PM	#1
doox00 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 928	how deep under water does the skimmer need to be? I have a asm g1-x skimmer, I am putting it in a 30g aquarium I am using as my sump, 36x12x16 are the dimensions. How deep does the skimmer need to be in the water, I have never used one before, up to what point should be under water? thanks

02/25/2006, 09:24 PM	#2
artful-dodger Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado Posts: 3,011	At least enough to fully submerge the pump. Once you get the skimmer tuned to a particular depth, keep it stable. If the water level in the sump drops you'll see a decrease in skimming efficiency and if the water level rises you'll get more water in the collection cup. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." -- Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: 140g RR Oceanic "Ultimate" mixed reef, 37g softies, 40g RBTA tank, 65g FOWLR, 40g breeder frag, and (of course) a 29g QT! ...next up is a 240g! (Gotta go to K-Mart and buy a life...)

02/25/2006, 09:49 PM	#4
PatMayo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,843	I have a Euro-Reef RS100 and the recommended depth is 6 to 8 inches. I keep mine at 7. I am not familiar with that model, but I bet if you went to there website I would hope you could find the answer to your question. Regards, Pat __________________ 90 AGA Megaflow (Setup 1-24-06) 120 Lbs. Liverock EuroReef RS 100 Skimmer 2 X 150 MH 2 X 96 watt PC Actinic 2 Clarki Clowns (31 months old) 1 Niger Trigger (Owned 6 months) 2 Tunze 6055 PH Current Tank Info: 90 AGA Megaflow To Be Mixed Reef

02/25/2006, 09:46 PM	#3
doox00 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 928	any particular depth it is recommended? half way etc?