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Telford
03-04-2008, 05:59 PM
I know there are many variables that go into it...but on average how much skimmate (oz.) does your skimmer produce in a day/week? Please post tank size and skimmer size. Thanks...

Aquattro
03-04-2008, 06:11 PM
Well, some days/weeks I get nothing, others I get a few inches in the cup over a few days. Depends on water changes, foods, feeding fequency, coral sloughing, sand bed disturbance, etc. You should probably never get a "standard" amount of skimmate.

skylord
03-04-2008, 06:25 PM
I agree that you shouldnt expect a 'standard' amount, but it can be a good indicater something "might" be wrong. Like it might be time to pull the skimmer apart and clean it.

Scott

Interior_Reef
03-04-2008, 06:25 PM
I empty the 64oz collector usually once a week. if i feed heavy, then twice a week. its usually THICK like oil and black. Ohh, and smells worse than Rotten green Baby ****! :)

tank size
135 G + 30 G Refugium + 35G sump

Skimmer
Marinetech ummm big one with Sedra9000

Aquattro
03-04-2008, 06:27 PM
but it can be a good indicater something "might" be wrong.
Scott

Absolutely. If it fills up with black gunk too quickly, something likely died!!

fencer
03-04-2008, 06:28 PM
Depends if you are getting "wet" or "dry" skim

Telford
03-04-2008, 07:26 PM
So i can be pretty confident that if i put a skimmer on a 80 g tank for the first time after it had been running for 3-4 months and i only get about 2 oz of medium brown water stuff in 4 days that the skimmer really is the garbage i thought it was? (Seaclone 100)

Aquattro
03-04-2008, 08:05 PM
So i can be pretty confident that if i put a skimmer on a 80 g tank for the first time after it had been running for 3-4 months and i only get about 2 oz of medium brown water stuff in 4 days that the skimmer really is the garbage i thought it was? (Seaclone 100)

Yes, the seaclone is the garbage you thought it was. I hate to slam any particular products, but this one is special. Especially on a 80g tank. It might work ok on a 10g, maybe.

Interior_Reef
03-04-2008, 08:06 PM
imo seaclones are crap.

but as i remember, you have size issues dont you with your sump?
if you get some measurements, we can probably find something good that will work for you.

robzilla
03-04-2008, 09:57 PM
this skimmate is about 7-10 days, and i run it "wet" side

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/robzilla_01/100_0274.jpg


http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/robzilla_01/100_0140.jpg

Telford
03-05-2008, 12:23 AM
Yes i do have a size issue (With my filter box that is!). I only have and 8"x8" spot to put a skimmer and my return pump...

supersmile
03-05-2008, 04:14 PM
Is the Coralife Skimmer crap as well? I have a 44gal tank.

mseepman
03-06-2008, 03:54 AM
Yes, usually the Coralife is considered at the lower end of quality. I believe much of the body is plastic and not acrylic.