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Sumps????Protein Skimmers??????????
Im new to the Marine Aquarium world.. I have a 55gal cycling right now
with 45lb of live rock. I need to know when I need a protein skimmer if I even need one. Also wondering about if I could get a design on a sump, id love to house all my equipmnt there and keep my display tank nice. Please give me a site with a SUMP DESIGN as well as the answer to my questions. Thanks in advance! |
Sumps????Protein Skimmers??????????
If it gets messy with the live rock you may need a skimmer sooner than you think as the Ammonia spike could kill off life-forms on the rock and warrant skimming. If not, once you have cycled the tank and start to introduce fish you might want to consider getting a skimmer then. It is possible to operate entirely without a protein skimmer. The skimmer just makes it easier to maintain the optimum tank water conditions. "Kyle" wrote in message om... Im new to the Marine Aquarium world.. I have a 55gal cycling right now with 45lb of live rock. I need to know when I need a protein skimmer if I even need one. Also wondering about if I could get a design on a sump, id love to house all my equipmnt there and keep my display tank nice. Please give me a site with a SUMP DESIGN as well as the answer to my questions. Thanks in advance! |
Sumps????Protein Skimmers??????????
get the skimmer now, most take a while before they are skimming good, plus you have to get
used to adjusting it. dont wait until you need one at least 1 he http://www.melevsreef.com/make_a_sump.html get to know groups.google.com its your friend -- Richard Reynolds |
Sumps????Protein Skimmers??????????
Go to my site for a lot more sump information:
http://www.melevsreef.com Yes, you want a skimmer now, a good one made by Aqua C, Euroreef or ASM (Euroreef knock-off). For a 55g, I'd use the Aqua C Remora Pro (Hang On Back - HOB) or an Urchin Pro (in sump). Marc Richard Reynolds wrote: get the skimmer now, most take a while before they are skimming good, plus you have to get used to adjusting it. dont wait until you need one at least 1 he http://www.melevsreef.com/make_a_sump.html get to know groups.google.com its your friend -- Richard Reynolds -- Personal Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com/oanda/index.html Business Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com Marine Hobbyist: http://www.melevsreef.com |
Sumps????Protein Skimmers??????????
Marc Levenson wrote in message ...
Go to my site for a lot more sump information: http://www.melevsreef.com Yes, you want a skimmer now, a good one made by Aqua C, Euroreef or ASM (Euroreef knock-off). For a 55g, I'd use the Aqua C Remora Pro (Hang On Back - HOB) or an Urchin Pro (in sump). Marc Richard Reynolds wrote: get the skimmer now, most take a while before they are skimming good, plus you have to get used to adjusting it. dont wait until you need one at least 1 he http://www.melevsreef.com/make_a_sump.html get to know groups.google.com its your friend -- Richard Reynolds Ok thanks a LOT!! |
Sumps????Protein Skimmers??????????
Ok... WOW arcrylic is expensive. Can I ask a local company that shapes
acrylic to make me one? The local aqarium shop also said I need a Berlin skimmer thingy for my sump. Is this true, is there a difference? Thanks in advance! skip the berlin skimmer thingy :) they are not so great. as to you needing a protein skimmer there are probibly 4 threads at anyone time on them. most any company that works with acrylic will make one for you. but expect to pay $$$$ also being for a sump you can often find cutoffs or scrap acrylic sold by the pound for much less $$$ consider it if you are only building 1 sump for yourself. -- Richard Reynolds |
Sumps????Protein Skimmers??????????
skimmers.... Euroreef or Aqua C is what I always recommend.
Sumps... you can build your own, and only be out the cost of materials, like Richard stated. You can also use a glass aquarium, siliconing in glass dividers (from the local glass shop), to save some money. Marc Kyle wrote: (Kyle) wrote in message . com... Marc Levenson wrote in message ... Go to my site for a lot more sump information: http://www.melevsreef.com Yes, you want a skimmer now, a good one made by Aqua C, Euroreef or ASM (Euroreef knock-off). For a 55g, I'd use the Aqua C Remora Pro (Hang On Back - HOB) or an Urchin Pro (in sump). Marc Richard Reynolds wrote: get the skimmer now, most take a while before they are skimming good, plus you have to get used to adjusting it. dont wait until you need one at least 1 he http://www.melevsreef.com/make_a_sump.html get to know groups.google.com its your friend -- Richard Reynolds Ok thanks a LOT!! Ok... WOW arcrylic is expensive. Can I ask a local company that shapes acrylic to make me one? The local aqarium shop also said I need a Berlin skimmer thingy for my sump. Is this true, is there a difference? Thanks in advance! -- Personal Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com/oanda/index.html Business Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com Marine Hobbyist: http://www.melevsreef.com |
Sumps????Protein Skimmers??????????
Marc Levenson wrote in message ...
skimmers.... Euroreef or Aqua C is what I always recommend. Sumps... you can build your own, and only be out the cost of materials, like Richard stated. You can also use a glass aquarium, siliconing in glass dividers (from the local glass shop), to save some money. Marc Kyle wrote: (Kyle) wrote in message . com... Marc Levenson wrote in message ... Go to my site for a lot more sump information: http://www.melevsreef.com Yes, you want a skimmer now, a good one made by Aqua C, Euroreef or ASM (Euroreef knock-off). For a 55g, I'd use the Aqua C Remora Pro (Hang On Back - HOB) or an Urchin Pro (in sump). Marc Richard Reynolds wrote: get the skimmer now, most take a while before they are skimming good, plus you have to get used to adjusting it. dont wait until you need one at least 1 he http://www.melevsreef.com/make_a_sump.html get to know groups.google.com its your friend -- Richard Reynolds Ok thanks a LOT!! Ok... WOW arcrylic is expensive. Can I ask a local company that shapes acrylic to make me one? The local aqarium shop also said I need a Berlin skimmer thingy for my sump. Is this true, is there a difference? Thanks in advance! Im going to get an over the back skimmer. Ive decided the AquaC Remora Pro. Can I later put it in a sump? Im going to go with no sump for a while. Ill probably add it later in the game. Is the AquaC good? Can I add a sump later? THanks again! |
Sumps????Protein Skimmers??????????
Yes, you can put it in the sump later. The Remora Pro has a couple of teflon (or nylon) screws in the base,
which are used to help keep it level when resting against the back of the tank. The Urchin Pro just has a flat base. You may need to put something around the Remora to keep it steady in the sump, but that is relatively easy. You could use a large Zip tie, or a coated wire hanger to act as a tether. Or if you have a router with a laminate trimming bit (with a bearing), you can route off the two screw-brackets and it will make the skimmer smooth on the bottom. Marc Kyle wrote: Im going to get an over the back skimmer. Ive decided the AquaC Remora Pro. Can I later put it in a sump? Im going to go with no sump for a while. Ill probably add it later in the game. Is the AquaC good? Can I add a sump later? THanks again! -- Personal Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com/oanda/index.html Business Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com Marine Hobbyist: http://www.melevsreef.com |
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