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Originally Posted by hvacman250
I have a skimmer vs. scrubber question...LOL
My scrubber is on day 3 with a skimmer running. Scrubber screen is white as a ghost. Scrubber site said I should see something by day 3.
Is the skimmer running preventing algae from growing on my screen? Or am I being impatient? It's like watching grass grow over here 
Edit: my set-up again:
40 BR, ATS lit on ONE side, so I did 8" W x 12" long = 96 squareinches
2 26W CFLs in a dome reflector, 4-5" from surface = 52 W
Powered by a MaxiJet 1200 = 296 GPH
Pump non-stop, light 18 hrs on, 6 off. |
I would honestly give it 7 days. If you still see nothing take off the Skimmer. The way a scrubber works is by removing the byproducts of broken down proteins which your Skimmer is removing before they break down. Though its unlikely its doing it 100% and some algae should grow.
Also with the specifics of your setup, you could try putting your lights exactly 4" from the screen. Just be sure if you remove the skimmer you monitor water quality to be safe.