ASM G4 Plus Protein Skimmer Operating Water Level?

Fishel · 11/16/2006, 07:16 PM

I'd use the "search" function to figure this out but since it never works I'll have to post to ask.

I am going to get 1 or maybe even 2 of these protein skimmers. I am also going to have a custom sump built for it/them. But in order to do that I need to know what the best water height in the sump is for operating the skimmer. I have heard of others in different forums running them in water up to 15 inches high in the sump.

Does anyone know what water height it needs to run at in order to be the most efficient?

Thank you in advance for the advice.

BORNTOFLY · 11/16/2006, 08:45 PM

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Fishel · 11/16/2006, 08:48 PM

much appreciated =)
i paid.. just waiting for it to kick in =)

Fishel · 11/16/2006, 09:12 PM

hmmm... those posts seem to talk about the water line in the skimmer...

since my skimmer will be in the sump i am looking for advice on the water height outside of the skimmer... the height of the water in the sump where the skimmer will be place in.... this dictates how the sump is built, more specifically how high the dividing glass is that seperates the skimmer compartment from the refugium compartment etc....

anyone?

jdhanover · 11/16/2006, 10:25 PM

Not sure I understand your question but I have the G4 in a separate tank filled to about 9 inches of water. I believe the 'rule' for this was 8-10 inches of water depth

Dubbin1 · 11/16/2006, 11:36 PM

Yup 8-10 is what I have seen as the recommendation.

11/16/2006, 07:16 PM	#1
Fishel Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 68	ASM G4 Plus Protein Skimmer Operating Water Level? I'd use the "search" function to figure this out but since it never works I'll have to post to ask. I am going to get 1 or maybe even 2 of these protein skimmers. I am also going to have a custom sump built for it/them. But in order to do that I need to know what the best water height in the sump is for operating the skimmer. I have heard of others in different forums running them in water up to 15 inches high in the sump. Does anyone know what water height it needs to run at in order to be the most efficient? Thank you in advance for the advice.

11/16/2006, 10:25 PM	#5
jdhanover Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago Suburbs North Posts: 805	Not sure I understand your question but I have the G4 in a separate tank filled to about 9 inches of water. I believe the 'rule' for this was 8-10 inches of water depth __________________ Regards, Jon Current Tank Info: JBJ Nano 28g for sale along with other stuff

11/16/2006, 08:45 PM	#2
BORNTOFLY Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 112	Search functions works for paid members. See if this helps you any http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...G4+Water+Level http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...G4+Water+Level http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...G4+Water+Level

11/16/2006, 08:48 PM	#3
Fishel Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 68	much appreciated =) i paid.. just waiting for it to kick in =)

11/16/2006, 09:12 PM	#4
Fishel Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 68	hmmm... those posts seem to talk about the water line in the skimmer... since my skimmer will be in the sump i am looking for advice on the water height outside of the skimmer... the height of the water in the sump where the skimmer will be place in.... this dictates how the sump is built, more specifically how high the dividing glass is that seperates the skimmer compartment from the refugium compartment etc.... anyone?

11/16/2006, 11:36 PM	#6
Dubbin1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 11,540	Yup 8-10 is what I have seen as the recommendation.