269G Tank Project - Page 2

masterswimmer · 06-16-2007, 11:56 PM

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

Aqua Pro Builder · 06-17-2007, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by masterswimmer


	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.

masterswimmer · 06-17-2007, 01:40 AM

My pleasure

reefman · 06-18-2007, 11:17 PM

i see a majestic n a brain. not a good combo.

Aqua Pro Builder · 06-19-2007, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by reefman


	i see a majestic n a brain. not a good combo.

I know but... I am powerless in this

scarf_ace1981 · 06-19-2007, 11:48 AM

those pbts look sweet! love the rockwork too

Awibrandy · 06-20-2007, 01:37 AM

Wing, I am impressed! Like Jon says, those PBT's are impressive indeed...

Aqua Pro Builder · 06-22-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by masterswimmer


	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

To solve the possibility of such event, I have devised a funny looking EQ. It's a simple plastic collection jar that floats in the sump. It's then tied to the hose of the skimmer loosely so that it can go up and down along with the weight of it's content. When there are too much water in the jar, it sinks deeper and displace more outside water so the level of the sump stays the same. Pics to come next time when I am at the clients' site.

masterswimmer · 06-23-2007, 12:31 AM

I'd like to see this contraption. I can envision what you're talking about, but I'd like to see the beta tester. Good luck with it.

swimmer

LeslieS · 06-23-2007, 10:27 AM

Great Aquascaping!!!!!

06-16-2007, 11:56 PM	#11
masterswimmer www.saltwatercritters.com Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange County Posts: 9,234 Reefer Ratings: (88) Friends: (16)	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 __________________ House of Fish (845) 610-3114 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

06-17-2007, 01:40 AM	#13
masterswimmer www.saltwatercritters.com Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange County Posts: 9,234 Reefer Ratings: (88) Friends: (16)	My pleasure __________________ House of Fish (845) 610-3114 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

06-18-2007, 11:17 PM	#14
reefman Chairman of the board Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: queens Posts: 3,349 Reefer Ratings: (28) Friends: (0)	i see a majestic n a brain. not a good combo. __________________ GlobalLionDancer-Premier Internet provider of Chinese Southern Lion Dance Equipment!

06-19-2007, 11:48 AM	#16
scarf_ace1981 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NYC Manhattan Posts: 4,856 Reefer Ratings: (67) Friends: (0)	those pbts look sweet! love the rockwork too __________________ Finch breeder

06-23-2007, 12:31 AM	#19
masterswimmer www.saltwatercritters.com Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange County Posts: 9,234 Reefer Ratings: (88) Friends: (16)	I'd like to see this contraption. I can envision what you're talking about, but I'd like to see the beta tester. Good luck with it. swimmer __________________ House of Fish (845) 610-3114 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

06-23-2007, 10:27 AM	#20
LeslieS Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,946 Reefer Ratings: (9) Friends: (11)	Great Aquascaping!!!!!

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