http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:04:28 +0000 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:22:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=23297 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23297&PID=208022&title=protein-skimmer#208022 Author: Corey Price
Subject: 23297
Posted: January 24 2008 at 7:22am

I have a different opinion:

1. Flow thru of your system should be 3 to 5 times your tank volume, so 1000 gph is what I'd shoot for.
2. Use a Euro-reef, Octopus, or DAS skimmer. Go for a skimmer that's at least one size larger than a skimmer rated for your tank volume if you intend to have a lot of fish. If not, a larger skimmer isn't necessary. Taylor the skimmer size to your eventual bioload. I think there are skimmers out there that represent a better value than the ASM, honestly.
3. I think your 50g sump is on the small side but could be adequate if you set it up right. I bet you need room for 15 gallons of extra capacity for the power-off, flow back condition.]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:22:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23297&PID=208022&title=protein-skimmer#208022 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23297&PID=208014&title=protein-skimmer#208014 Author: MadReefer
Subject: 23297
Posted: January 24 2008 at 12:20am

What they said. And also I would add a separate refugium of 50 gallons just above the sump and run water through it from and back to your sump pump chamber at a flow rate of about 500gph. Add deep sand and chaeto to it. ]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:20:15 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23297&PID=208014&title=protein-skimmer#208014 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23297&PID=207991&title=protein-skimmer#207991 Author: john hill
Subject: 23297
Posted: January 23 2008 at 8:43pm

will your sump hold all the water when all your pumps are off if so then i would say it is fine]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:43:53 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23297&PID=207991&title=protein-skimmer#207991 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23297&PID=207984&title=protein-skimmer#207984 Author: cl2ysta1
Subject: 23297
Posted: January 23 2008 at 8:17pm

euroreef or asm. the ratings they give you are generally false though. I would go for a much higher rated skimmer for what you need]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:17:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23297&PID=207984&title=protein-skimmer#207984 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23297&PID=207968&title=protein-skimmer#207968 Author: rdbrown
Subject: 23297
Posted: January 23 2008 at 7:31pm

I have a couple of questions. 1st, I have a 215 gallon aquarium 90"x24"x23" drilled with two overflows and returns. I have a 50 gallon sump and a return of 1750 gph. Is my sump big enough? Is my return rate too high? I need a protein skimmer, how big do I need? Any recommendations on style or brand?

Thanks,]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:31:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23297&PID=207968&title=protein-skimmer#207968