Have I done The Right Thing?

Tosh_Auer · 06-22-2004, 09:01 AM

Ok well i have got two protien skimmer on there way to me as we speak. One is an AKS SV12 which had a great review written about in on RC a little while ago. I Also have an AKS BioSkim2000 Standard Module. This is supposedly a "full Saltwater filtration system but i will be using it for the skimmer and running carbon or other materials.

The question i give to you is that these skimmers individually are not addiquate but together are rated for a larger tank then mine.

Is there a probablem with doing this? I figured that this way if one pump was to fall and the skimmer be therefore out of action for a while whilst i order in a new pump i would still have the other one going. I ahve the room so i figured it cant hurt.

AKS are an Australian company and have heard nothing but praise about them.

Did i do the right thing?

Tosh

Tosh_Auer · 06-22-2004, 09:50 AM

heres a link to there site for anyone who is interested.

www.AKS.net.au

ReefLady · 06-22-2004, 05:24 PM

I don't see anything wrong with it - the only thing I would envision is more energy consumption than you'd have with one larger skimmer.

Other than that, redundancy is usually a good thing.

Craig Manoukian · 06-22-2004, 08:38 PM

I agree with Teri! Had a Bak Pak II and a Seaclone 150 running until the BPII crapped out. With a regular water change schedule you shouldn't over skim your water of important things.

06-22-2004, 09:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tosh_Auer Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 469 View Gallery Karma Komment	Have I done The Right Thing? Ok well i have got two protien skimmer on there way to me as we speak. One is an AKS SV12 which had a great review written about in on RC a little while ago. I Also have an AKS BioSkim2000 Standard Module. This is supposedly a "full Saltwater filtration system but i will be using it for the skimmer and running carbon or other materials. The question i give to you is that these skimmers individually are not addiquate but together are rated for a larger tank then mine. Is there a probablem with doing this? I figured that this way if one pump was to fall and the skimmer be therefore out of action for a while whilst i order in a new pump i would still have the other one going. I ahve the room so i figured it cant hurt. AKS are an Australian company and have heard nothing but praise about them. Did i do the right thing? Tosh __________________ You Try Explaining to your girlfriend why you cant take her out cause you just spent $300 on lights for a fish tank. lol

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Tosh_Auer Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 469 View Gallery Karma Komment	heres a link to there site for anyone who is interested. www.AKS.net.au __________________ You Try Explaining to your girlfriend why you cant take her out cause you just spent $300 on lights for a fish tank. lol

06-22-2004, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
ReefLady Tridacna maxima Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,590 View Gallery Karma Komment	I don't see anything wrong with it - the only thing I would envision is more energy consumption than you'd have with one larger skimmer. Other than that, redundancy is usually a good thing. __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice." ~(currently tankless)~ Our 180g sps tank / DIY adventure (taken down in late 2006): Our 180g DIY Reef Project ---What's next????

06-22-2004, 08:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I agree with Teri! Had a Bak Pak II and a Seaclone 150 running until the BPII crapped out. With a regular water change schedule you shouldn't over skim your water of important things. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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