Kim’s 120 Possibilities - Page 12

tbittner · 04-23-2008, 11:36 PM

Here is a note I copyied from the instructions and you may or may not know about already but it's something to check.

"The Remora is NOT designed to be used with the venturi accessory if you are using the Rio 1400. No other fittings are needed, and do not use the venturi attachment that comes with the pump."

KimPossible · 04-24-2008, 12:10 AM

Thanks Terry, I read that too, I am not using any attachments, Just a vinyl hose clamped on to the skimmer and on to the pump.

The skimmer is going BALLISTIC !

It will definitely not be on tonight or while I'm at work, I need to be checking in on it every 30 minutes.

Craig Manoukian · 04-24-2008, 12:31 AM

Hang in there Kim, gorg looks very nice!

KimPossible · 04-24-2008, 12:33 AM

check out the video.... see for yourself

P4230246.flv - Video - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Craig Manoukian · 04-24-2008, 12:36 AM

Everything looks good, how often do you have to empty the skimmer cup?

Frankie · 04-24-2008, 12:38 AM

You need to back that flow off Kimmy.

KimPossible · 04-24-2008, 12:38 AM

Tonight.... about 6 times! It is emptying into a 1 gallon container.
Did you see the video Craig?

Craig Manoukian · 04-24-2008, 12:41 AM

Yup, is there any way you've found to reduce the flow?

KimPossible · 04-24-2008, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie

You need to back that flow off Kimmy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

Yup, is there any way you've found to reduce the flow?

Smaller pump is all I can think. These skimmers are pretty much plug and play. I've already adjusted the cup and injector screw.

Craig Manoukian · 04-24-2008, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KimPossible

Smaller pump is all I can think. These skimmers are pretty much plug and play. I've already adjusted the cup and injector screw.

I would agree with a smaller pump for less flow.

Woodstock · 04-24-2008, 06:13 AM

I had two remora pro skimmers. They work great!
It is just doing its job.
I would let it keep skimming while you are there to empty the collection cup.
It will slow down once the dissolved organics in the water are reduced.

sasquatch · 04-24-2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

I had two remora pro skimmers. They work great!
It is just doing its job.
I would let it keep skimming while you are there to empty the collection cup.
It will slow down once the dissolved organics in the water are reduced.

Bingo! nice call Woody, if you have been minimal skimming up to now its working overtime to catch up, it will settle down, keep an eye on your salinity tho

Craig Manoukian · 04-24-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

I had two remora pro skimmers.

Ah, I've never had a Remora, thanks Doni!

KimPossible · 04-24-2008, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

I had two remora pro skimmers. They work great!
It is just doing its job.
I would let it keep skimming while you are there to empty the collection cup.
It will slow down once the dissolved organics in the water are reduced.

Ok Doni, I'll mix up a batch of saltwater to add as I loose the 6-8 gallons a night until it settles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasquatch

Bingo! nice call Woody, if you have been minimal skimming up to now its working overtime to catch up, it will settle down, keep an eye on your salinity tho

The water is clear, with the slightest ting of yellow. I know I have a fair amount of organics, but I do not want to come even close to "overskimming"

Do you think I should keep the same pump or go down a notch?

tbittner · 04-24-2008, 06:39 PM

Down a notch is actually up a notch to the Mag 3. Those are the only two pumps they recommend for that skimmer.

Is it possible to overskim? I didn't think so...

04-23-2008, 11:36 PM	#166 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,075 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities Here is a note I copyied from the instructions and you may or may not know about already but it's something to check. "The Remora is NOT designed to be used with the venturi accessory if you are using the Rio 1400. No other fittings are needed, and do not use the venturi attachment that comes with the pump." __________________ Terry My chronicle 120g with 300g sump/refug, Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO 24-Hour Light System: : 48" 250W HQI 4x54W Lots of fish. 150g predator tank full of killers. 450g tank is IN the HOUSE!

04-24-2008, 12:10 AM	#167 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,544 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities Thanks Terry, I read that too, I am not using any attachments, Just a vinyl hose clamped on to the skimmer and on to the pump. The skimmer is going BALLISTIC ! It will definitely not be on tonight or while I'm at work, I need to be checking in on it every 30 minutes. __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

04-24-2008, 12:31 AM	#168 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,732 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities Hang in there Kim, gorg looks very nice! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

04-24-2008, 12:33 AM	#169 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,544 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities check out the video.... see for yourselfP4230246.flv - Video - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

04-24-2008, 12:36 AM	#170 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,732 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities Everything looks good, how often do you have to empty the skimmer cup? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

04-24-2008, 12:38 AM	#171 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 6,035 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities You need to back that flow off Kimmy. __________________ Visit my aquarium -->Frankie's 120 gal Experiment Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will go away....

04-24-2008, 12:38 AM	#172 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,544 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities Tonight.... about 6 times! It is emptying into a 1 gallon container. Did you see the video Craig? __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

04-24-2008, 12:41 AM	#173 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,732 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities Yup, is there any way you've found to reduce the flow? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

04-24-2008, 06:13 AM	#176 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,665 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities I had two remora pro skimmers. They work great! It is just doing its job. I would let it keep skimming while you are there to empty the collection cup. It will slow down once the dissolved organics in the water are reduced. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

04-24-2008, 06:39 PM	#180 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,075 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities Down a notch is actually up a notch to the Mag 3. Those are the only two pumps they recommend for that skimmer. Is it possible to overskim? I didn't think so... __________________ Terry My chronicle 120g with 300g sump/refug, Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO 24-Hour Light System: : 48" 250W HQI 4x54W Lots of fish. 150g predator tank full of killers. 450g tank is IN the HOUSE!

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