Running Time for Skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by debasis_global, Apr 5, 2011.

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  1. debasis_global

    debasis_global Astrea Snail

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    Should I run skimmer 24X7 ?
     
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  2. Ohsogrumpy

    Ohsogrumpy Astrea Snail

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    Yes, unless you can train your fish to poop and pee from 9-5. lol
     
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  3. trijam

    trijam Coral Banded Shrimp

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    LOL gotta love that first reponse sorry. Yes it should run 24/7 except when feeding zoo, phyto or other filter feeder foods. Then you might want it off along with reduced flow to keep the food in your DT and not in your skimmer's cup.;)
     
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  4. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

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    hahahah hilarious!!!

    well it seems I have a potty-trained Tomini Tang!!! He always goes in the same spot!!!

    But most will keep their skimmers on 24/7 while others may share their experience with running on a timer.
     
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  5. debasis_global

    debasis_global Astrea Snail

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    lol....
     
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  6. dustin0479

    dustin0479 Peppermint Shrimp

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    I have mine on a shared timer with my fuge light so it runs for 9 hours. It does not really seem to pull anything beyond the 6th hour but the tank is still fairly new.
     
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  7. Powerman

    Powerman Giant Squid

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    Skimmers do a good job of oxygenating the water. Most want to turn them off at night but that is when you want it on the most because you get no O2 from photosynthisis. If your skimmer is oversized for your tank, it will not skim 24/7... but it will oxygenate 24/7.
     
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  8. M-Ocean Man

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    Excellent point, sir!

    I was hoping you'd weigh in on this one!
     
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  9. DarkEarth

    DarkEarth Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Powerman you helped me too thanks.
     
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