Too Wet - Problem?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by JupiterSailfish, Sep 25, 2008.

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

Page 1 of 2
  1. JupiterSailfish

    JupiterSailfish Peppermint Shrimp

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2008
    Messages:
    426
    Location:
    Florida
    Is there a problem if I'm collecting water in my collection cup? I mean it is really dirty, but is there a problem with it being too wet?

    I cleaned it I think two days ago.
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Sep 25, 2008
    JupiterSailfish, Sep 25, 2008
    JupiterSailfish, Sep 25, 2008
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2007
    Messages:
    5,734
    Location:
    Bend,Oregon - USA
    Yes, there is a problem with "wet skimming".
     
    missionsix, Sep 25, 2008
    missionsix, Sep 25, 2008
    #2
  3. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2008
    Messages:
    2,196
    whats wet skimming?? never heard of it before.
     
    {Nano}Reefer, Sep 25, 2008
    {Nano}Reefer, Sep 25, 2008
    #3
  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2007
    Messages:
    5,734
    Location:
    Bend,Oregon - USA
    Wet skimming is like doing "very" small water changes along with skimming. "Agressive skimming". Salinity and other things need to be kept "on top of" when wet skimming. More water in the collection cup. More "make up" water. More nutrient export etccccccccc. And the list goes on. Not that it's necessarilly bad but, more work. IMO
     
    missionsix, Sep 25, 2008
    missionsix, Sep 25, 2008
    #4
  5. ericd

    ericd Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Aug 3, 2008
    Messages:
    40
    Location:
    NC
    You could try shortening the hose that runs from your pump to your skimmer. Needlewheel pump should sit about 2" under water surface. The deeper the pump sits the wetter the skimmer and vice-versa
     
    ericd, Sep 26, 2008
    ericd, Sep 26, 2008
    #5
  6. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2008
    Messages:
    596
    Location:
    Weston, Florida
    I don't know about "wet-skimming" but the pic you posted looks like every other skimmer i've seen in action.
     
    nunch, Sep 26, 2008
    nunch, Sep 26, 2008
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

    Joined:
    May 31, 2008
    Messages:
    2,434
    Location:
    north carolina..obx
    i think the color of the skimate should look more like this i think is what he is trying to say.
    [​IMG]
     
    homegrowncorals, Sep 26, 2008
    homegrowncorals, Sep 26, 2008
    #7
  8. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Nov 20, 2006
    Messages:
    6,467
    Location:
    Elizabethtown, IN
    This is mine with a flashlight behind the collection cup, talk about thick


    [​IMG]
     
    Otty, Sep 26, 2008
    Otty, Sep 26, 2008
    #8
  9. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 2008
    Messages:
    3,401
    Location:
    Dallas
    You want the dryest bubbles possible in your skimmers collection cup.
    If you're getting unnecessary water in the cup you should lower the water level to try and get the bubbles "dryer".
     
    Av8Bluewater, Sep 26, 2008
    Av8Bluewater, Sep 26, 2008
    #9
  10. JupiterSailfish

    JupiterSailfish Peppermint Shrimp

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2008
    Messages:
    426
    Location:
    Florida
    I turned down the flow from the needle wheel pump which lowered the water level in the skimmer so that should help.
     
    JupiterSailfish, Sep 26, 2008
    JupiterSailfish, Sep 26, 2008
    #10
Page 1 of 2