Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! - Page 51

Varga · 06-16-2008, 12:23 PM

Thanks everyone

I'm starting to wonder weather it's worth it to run this huge pump just for the skimmer. I think it's going to cost me around $40/mo to run it!!!!

Craig Manoukian · 06-16-2008, 12:42 PM

It's only money, eh Varga?

Techno-Vicki · 06-16-2008, 03:17 PM

I have to say, small is good. I have to mini ASM's on my 110 prop tank. Jack wanted 'bigger', but the little puppies kick it out! with the 2 of the working, they do an awesome job. Little comes in strong. Also, the terminators kick butt on the bigger tanks. I can't afford big pumps for fancy skimmers. Sometimes, cheaper is better. I spent big bucks on my Aqua C's, and they do not do the job. I feel like I wasted a lot of money; however, I know some people swear by them, and if I fooled with them frequently, they worked...sort of. Sorry Aqua C fans. I have had to deal with 2 of them, and not real happy.

JoJo · 06-16-2008, 06:18 PM

Vicki's right more expensive isnt always better. if you can find a more efficent pump for the job, then i say go that route instead of having wasted power

Varga · 06-16-2008, 08:56 PM

I think I will get it running for a couple of months and see how it goes.

If my bio-load is super low, I can just run the skimmer maybe every other week?
Right now I have the Naso and 9 one inch fish in there and I think one more 4-5" fish is all I'm going to add. total water volume is 400g

JoJo · 06-16-2008, 09:34 PM

hmmm...

Craig Manoukian · 06-16-2008, 09:46 PM

What about running it during waking hours during the day?

Varga · 06-16-2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

What about running it during waking hours during the day?

That sounds good, I'm hooking it up now, will post pics in a couple hours

Craig Manoukian · 06-16-2008, 10:32 PM

Coolio!

Varga · 06-17-2008, 12:41 AM

OK then.....Now I see why some folks say THESE SKIMMERS ROCK!!!!

this is within 5 minutes of plugging the thing in! started making foam within 10 seconds!

look at the foam in the sump

that cant be good

Craig Manoukian · 06-17-2008, 12:44 AM

Woooohoooo, death to the DOCs!

charlestonemt · 06-17-2008, 01:40 AM

Just a theory, but if you had to choose times to not skim, I would think that more frequent on/off intervals would be better. Just trying to think through it, but I would think that if you left it off for a week, DOCs would build up, then be completely removed when you go on for a week, then build back up, removed etc.

AQTCJAK · 06-17-2008, 02:43 AM

Looks really good to me

Craig Manoukian · 06-17-2008, 02:50 AM

More consistant skimming that lessens the build up of DOCs is better for livestock, thus the 24/7 normal skimmer operation.

vdituri · 06-17-2008, 03:36 AM

That is the nastiest foam I have ever seen.
Lawrence Whelk didn't visit you did he?

06-16-2008, 12:23 PM	#751 (permalink)
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06-16-2008, 03:17 PM	#753 (permalink)
Techno-Vicki Dancing Mandarins Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sanger, CA (on Kings River) Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to say, small is good. I have to mini ASM's on my 110 prop tank. Jack wanted 'bigger', but the little puppies kick it out! with the 2 of the working, they do an awesome job. Little comes in strong. Also, the terminators kick butt on the bigger tanks. I can't afford big pumps for fancy skimmers. Sometimes, cheaper is better. I spent big bucks on my Aqua C's, and they do not do the job. I feel like I wasted a lot of money; however, I know some people swear by them, and if I fooled with them frequently, they worked...sort of. Sorry Aqua C fans. I have had to deal with 2 of them, and not real happy. __________________ "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford (1863-1947)

06-16-2008, 08:56 PM	#755 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I will get it running for a couple of months and see how it goes. If my bio-load is super low, I can just run the skimmer maybe every other week? Right now I have the Naso and 9 one inch fish in there and I think one more 4-5" fish is all I'm going to add. total water volume is 400g __________________ Varga's Cube http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...on-cube-5.html

06-16-2008, 09:46 PM	#757 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! What about running it during waking hours during the day? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

06-16-2008, 10:32 PM	#759 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Coolio! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

06-17-2008, 12:44 AM	#761 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Woooohoooo, death to the DOCs! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

06-17-2008, 01:40 AM	#762 (permalink)
charlestonemt Cabbage Leather Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 378 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Just a theory, but if you had to choose times to not skim, I would think that more frequent on/off intervals would be better. Just trying to think through it, but I would think that if you left it off for a week, DOCs would build up, then be completely removed when you go on for a week, then build back up, removed etc. __________________ Steven 75g reef tank 2 x 175w MH (20,000K) 2 x 48" T-12 VHOs on IceCap balast 50 gpd RO unit with ATO setup Sealife Systems skimmer

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Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! More consistant skimming that lessens the build up of DOCs is better for livestock, thus the 24/7 normal skimmer operation. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

06-17-2008, 03:36 AM	#765 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! That is the nastiest foam I have ever seen. Lawrence Whelk didn't visit you did he? __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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