Simmate overflow?

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  1. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Skimmate overflow?

    My AquaC urchin has a drilled collection cup. I am trying to figure out what to use as a second collection cup. What do you guys use? right now, i have just a bucket sitting there, but this is not very pretty and i know that is going to get stinky. What do you guys suggest?
     
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  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    drill a hole in the cap of a milk jug. Run the airline hosing through that hole. It's not attractive but it will reduce the smell.
     
  4. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    I used to use 2-liter soda bottles and drilled a small hole in the cap for the tube. I also put some carbon in it to reduce the odor.
     
  5. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    have second collection bucket filled with a lil water/dishsaop mix, reduces smell and makes cleaning jug,bucket,2liter way easyer.
     
  6. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    i see. all very good ideas. thanks guys i will work on this.
     
  7. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    Same here. just replace jug when its real dirty.