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tristanlxboyd · 04-19-2008, 08:26 PM

Hey there. I've been looking to put together a sump/skimmer for my now cycling 75g. Just had some questions:

1) Flow Rate. Should it be fast to increase turnover? Or slow to increase bubble contact time?
2) What is the best, or preferred, method of aeration?

I was hoping to split my line from the tank to skimmer/sump, and then simply gravity flow through the skimmer into the sump - so I had ruled out Venturi, and was leaning to wood diffusers. Would this lessen skimming ability?

Thanks in advance,
Tristan

04-19-2008, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
tristanlxboyd Plankton Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 8 Karma: 1	Newbie Q's - Protein Skimmers Hey there. I've been looking to put together a sump/skimmer for my now cycling 75g. Just had some questions: 1) Flow Rate. Should it be fast to increase turnover? Or slow to increase bubble contact time? 2) What is the best, or preferred, method of aeration? I was hoping to split my line from the tank to skimmer/sump, and then simply gravity flow through the skimmer into the sump - so I had ruled out Venturi, and was leaning to wood diffusers. Would this lessen skimming ability? Thanks in advance, Tristan