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loweryster · 04/27/2014, 08:28 AM

Besides lighting, I think skimmers are one of the most complicated pieces of equipment in the hobby. So many factors come into play for producing good skimmate. If your skimmer is sitting in 9" of water, I would start with raising the skimmer up to 8" and lower the motor watts to 30-35. Then slowly go up from there. But I'm no expert, I'm sure Jeremy/Klaus will chime in here next week.

04/27/2014, 08:28 AM	#1812
loweryster Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,061	Besides lighting, I think skimmers are one of the most complicated pieces of equipment in the hobby. So many factors come into play for producing good skimmate. If your skimmer is sitting in 9" of water, I would start with raising the skimmer up to 8" and lower the motor watts to 30-35. Then slowly go up from there. But I'm no expert, I'm sure Jeremy/Klaus will chime in here next week. __________________ JL Current Tank Info: Marineland 93G Cube, 2 x Vortech MP40W, Bubble King Double Cone 180 / Mini RD3 DC Speedy Pump, Red Dragon 3 Mini Speedy 50w DC Return Pump, ATI 24 x 8 PM Hybrid , Apex, GHL 3 head doser, Zeovit system, Arctica 1/10 HP