When do you empty your collection cup?

Cartman89 · 07-18-2006, 07:54 PM

So how long does it take until you need to empty the collection cup of your skimmer?

Gina · 07-18-2006, 08:06 PM

Our skimmer cup fills about every 2-3 days.

Stalwart · 07-18-2006, 08:11 PM

I empty mine every morning, even if it is not full, just to keep it routine.

cheeks69 · 07-18-2006, 08:50 PM

I use to do it on a weekly basis but now I clean it every couple of days and it's good to do this regularly because the buildup of sludge around the neck of the skimmer can reduce performance.

Witfull · 07-18-2006, 09:28 PM

Other:

never. it drains outside. i scrub it out occationally.

boozeman · 07-18-2006, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witfull

Other:

never. it drains outside. i scrub it out occationally.

doesnt that leave a wicked smell in your backyard?

Witfull · 07-18-2006, 10:00 PM

its in the same spot where the AC drain is,,,and the dryer vent,,,dont notice a thing~

you have to remember,,,im lazy when it comes to maintenance,,,automation is the way to go~

i believe in work smart,,,not hard~

Yarr · 07-19-2006, 06:43 AM

smart.. read.. lazy :P

lcstorc · 07-19-2006, 08:13 AM

At least every other day here. Even if it is not "full" I can't stand to see the yuck when I do my top-off.

Woodstock · 07-19-2006, 03:37 PM

Every other day because by then the cup/neck need a good scrubbing. I have an overflow built in just incase the skimmer goes nuts...

tatuvaaj · 07-19-2006, 03:45 PM

I have adjusted my skimmer to skim very dark skimmate so I don't have to empty it very often, only once a week (even though it's pretty powerful skimmer, ATI Bubble Master).

billyr98 · 07-19-2006, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witfull

its in the same spot where the AC drain is,,,and the dryer vent,,,dont notice a thing~

you have to remember,,,im lazy when it comes to maintenance,,,automation is the way to go~

i believe in work smart,,,not hard~

Very nice idea...

Frankie · 07-20-2006, 12:33 AM

I voted every few days. Im a dry foam skimmer dude. The neck needs to be cleaned often.
Im not so lazy like witty

I like to tinker with the tank

Witfull · 07-29-2006, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FFrankie

Im not so lazy like witty

I like to tinker with the tank

i like to tinker too,,,this way i dont have to deal with waste,,,more time to play~

(im still the only "other" vote, leave it to me to be the one oddball~)

WaiWiliki · 07-29-2006, 10:09 PM

My skimmer runs pretty dry so I usually empty it every water change. Then again I typically keep the doors open on the cabinet for ventilation so if it looks gross I tend to do it sooner.

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07-18-2006, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
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07-18-2006, 08:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: When do you empty your collection cup? Our skimmer cup fills about every 2-3 days. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

07-18-2006, 08:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stalwart Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middle River, Maryland Posts: 274 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: When do you empty your collection cup? I empty mine every morning, even if it is not full, just to keep it routine. __________________ Mark Reef Newbie I would list my stuff if I knew what it was. I have a box full of water a yellow thing a blue thing oh, and this black box thing that goes whirllllll, blurble,blurble.

07-18-2006, 08:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: When do you empty your collection cup? I use to do it on a weekly basis but now I clean it every couple of days and it's good to do this regularly because the buildup of sludge around the neck of the skimmer can reduce performance. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

07-19-2006, 06:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Yarr Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 605 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: When do you empty your collection cup? smart.. read.. lazy :P __________________ updating

07-19-2006, 08:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: When do you empty your collection cup? At least every other day here. Even if it is not "full" I can't stand to see the yuck when I do my top-off. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

07-19-2006, 03:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: When do you empty your collection cup? Every other day because by then the cup/neck need a good scrubbing. I have an overflow built in just incase the skimmer goes nuts... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

07-19-2006, 03:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
tatuvaaj Midas Blenny Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 106 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: When do you empty your collection cup? I have adjusted my skimmer to skim very dark skimmate so I don't have to empty it very often, only once a week (even though it's pretty powerful skimmer, ATI Bubble Master). __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* Tatu Vaajalahti Tampere, Finland

07-20-2006, 12:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
Frankie Fuzzy Sticks Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: AStrangerInAStrangeLand Posts: 11,216 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: When do you empty your collection cup? I voted every few days. Im a dry foam skimmer dude. The neck needs to be cleaned often. Im not so lazy like witty I like to tinker with the tank

07-29-2006, 10:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
WaiWiliki Serpent Star Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jupiter Posts: 234 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: When do you empty your collection cup? My skimmer runs pretty dry so I usually empty it every water change. Then again I typically keep the doors open on the cabinet for ventilation so if it looks gross I tend to do it sooner. __________________ Wai... the Wiliki 92gal pi/2 tank, ASM-G2, Mag12

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