Recent content by sanlynn

Hi all, Thanks for not only answers, but for the encouragement to keep at this. We think we're on track with our skimmer now - it's turned almost all the way on (one more counterclockwise quarter turn and we've reached the limit) and the tube is full of white foam, but only a trickle of water...

Thank you all for your advice. We think we have avoided the skimmer overflowing by continuing to experiment with the valve. At least, I hope we don't wake up to a wet floor :wink: We really, really appreciate your help. Sandy

:oops: Sorry to say, we don't know how to shut off the skimmer without turning off everything. We don't have separate powerheads to provide oxygen in the water, if we turn off the skimmer will we have more LR die-off? (and will our lonely featherduster have a chance?) I have to say we're...

Hi all, Well, our new tank (150 gal) was set-up on Saturday. Today (Monday) the protein skimmer (ETSS Reef Devil Deluxe) is producing such large quantities of water that we have to pour off about a gallon of liquid every hour. The Foam Condenser Tube on the skimmer shows ONLY white foam, by the...

Hi all, First, thanks for the tons of advice given for my last query (Very newbie....). Unfortunately, we weren't able to follow all of it (hubby "closed" the deal with the LFS when I had a Dr.'s appointment - and I had done all the research) :( In any case, as of last night our 150-gallon...

Hi, Thanks for your replies - Now, the LFS is suggesting instead of the Berlin skimmer, he will provide us with an ETS Fractionator with an "upgraded" pump. I can't find too much information on this as a brand - just generic stuff. BTW, he still swears by the Berlin - and runs his store with...

Hi all, my husband and I are about to purchase a 150 gallon (6' x 18" x 29") reef ready tank and set-up. We intend to have soft corals and some fish. Our local fish store is recommending the following, and based on some of the postings here, I have some reservations. Berlin Red Sea XL venturi...