View Single Post
Old 06-17-2007, 12:07 AM   #12
Aqua Pro Builder
Vendor
Aqua Pro Builder's Avatar
Vendor: Vendor - Issue reason:  
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Flushing NY 11355
Posts: 4,874
Reefer Ratings: (76)
Friends: (24)
View My Gallery Send a Private Message
Quote:
Originally Posted by masterswimmer View Post
Yo nut, just an observation about the skimmer and lack of collection cup. If the system is running on an ATO, there can be major issues with a hose discharge on the skimmer.

What can happen is an undefined amount of skimmate (possibly clear water if not dialed in right) can be discharged, only to be replaced by freshwater as opposed to saltwater. Be careful with this type of setup, severe salinity changes can occur.

swimmer
Thanks for the tips. I will double check. That's one more reason I hate a good skimmer. It seems to be a good skimmer because it does skim almost immediately even when the water is kind of new.
__________________
Wingo's LED Aquarium Main Light Fixtures, Retrofits n Pleasing Moon Light

350G Round Custom Built Motorized Tank

My projects http://AquaproBuilder.SUNSUN-USA.com

Email WingoAgency@yahoo.com
347 739 2411
My forum in MR

my DBTC offers
LEDs for Aquarium, Custom Tanks and Maintenance
Aqua Pro Builder is offline   Reply With Quote