how to get more from my skimmer?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by zeo, Apr 20, 2012.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. zeo

    zeo Bristle Worm

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2012
    Messages:
    128
    hi
    how to force my skimmer to work at its full potential??
     
    zeo, Apr 20, 2012
    zeo, Apr 20, 2012
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2000
    Messages:
    13,466
    Location:
    Berkeley, CA
    What kind of skimmer is it? Can you give some context?
     
    Matt Rogers, Apr 20, 2012
    Matt Rogers, Apr 20, 2012
    #2
  3. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

    Joined:
    May 17, 2011
    Messages:
    1,276
    buy a better one? Vertex/Reef octo etc seem to do the trick
     
    tom.n.day, Apr 20, 2012
    tom.n.day, Apr 20, 2012
    #3
  4. zeo

    zeo Bristle Worm

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2012
    Messages:
    128
    hi mr.Matt

    [​IMG]
     
    zeo, Apr 20, 2012
    zeo, Apr 20, 2012
    #4
  5. zeo

    zeo Bristle Worm

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2012
    Messages:
    128
    :cry:
     
    zeo, Apr 20, 2012
    zeo, Apr 20, 2012
    #5
  6. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2011
    Messages:
    4,732
    Location:
    A Texan in S.E. Wisconsin
    Is it making skimmate? Have you tried adjusting it?

    Does it have a needle wheel?
     
    Todd_Sails, Apr 20, 2012
    Todd_Sails, Apr 20, 2012
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. dienerman

    dienerman Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2011
    Messages:
    719
    Location:
    West Chester, Pennsylvania
    Is it plugged in? LOL
     
    dienerman, Apr 21, 2012
    dienerman, Apr 21, 2012
    #7
  8. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

    Joined:
    May 17, 2011
    Messages:
    1,276
    that kind of looks like a coralife skimmer, if so, upgrade immediately!
     
    tom.n.day, Apr 21, 2012
    tom.n.day, Apr 21, 2012
    #8