Skimmer seems to be working great..EXCEPT...

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Hoauhuliana, Jun 26, 2009.

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  1. EGREENE

    EGREENE Flamingo Tongue

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    I made the mistake about rushing into a skimmer and buying the seaclone 100 skimmer.

    I followed the modifications on this website...

    Cutting the inner rise tube about an inch -

    ( most impossible thing to do because seaclone is found out about the "mod" and trying to keep people from doing it) I can tell u how though. ;) .

    Adding fishing line to the propeller helps ;D

    adding more air! i have a 100g rated air pump, no diffuser going into my skimmer. ;D

    cut the collection cup down- (holds less but allows for the skimmate to get collected easier) ;D i empty once a day.

    after i empty once a day i reconfigure to get a better skim.

    another addition is i cut the foam pad for the intake about an inch.... put it in outlet - reduces microbubble and gives to some control over the water level without adjusting the air valve...


    anyquestion just ask.... my skimmer might have the worst reputation but i made it work