getting protein skimmer and other ?s

GoinSalt · 01-03-2005, 05:04 PM

After 8 months, I'm finally going to add a protein skimmer for my 100 gal FOWLR. I am currently on vacation in Florida (West Palm Beach) and don't know what to expect from my tank when i get home.

Just before I left, my ammonia and nitrites spiked off the charts for unexplainable reasons.Did a couple of 20% water changes, added some ammo lock and hoped for the best. Lost my flame angel but everyone else looked OK.

Anyway, what do people suggest for skimmers? There are a lot out there. I was also wondering, if I go wioth a skimmer, can I turn my wet-dry into a true sump and ditch my cannister filter?

I think my best option would be an external skimmer, then possibly an in-sump, last resort would be HOT since the openings on the top of the tank are cut in the middle of top.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Nate

Samper · 01-05-2005, 05:50 PM

I'd go with a Euro Reef skimmer one of the 5 series would be fine.

***Reefland*** · 01-05-2005, 08:16 PM

I would suggest that you convert your wet/dry into a sump and get a large powerful skimmer. AquaC EV series, Euro Reef and My Reef Creations are all good skimmer sto consider. Also make sure you consider a good pump to power it.

GoinSalt · 01-06-2005, 03:49 AM

Well, got back from Florida tonight to find out my tank crashed and lost all livestock. So, I'm starting over. Skimmer is at top of the list.

I was wondering what I have to do to restart things. Could the live rock go bad? Can I still use it in the main tank or should I maybe transfer it to any new sump that I use? Should I give the whole tank a good scrubbing (walls, etc) or just recycle the tank?The LR is full of brown algae, as is the substrate. I had a very shallow layer of of sand, could that have caused my ammonia and nitrite levels to shoot off the charts?

Anyway, I guess this crash makes me an official saltwater keeper?

Nate

01-03-2005, 05:04 PM	#1
GoinSalt Citizen Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 190	getting protein skimmer and other ?s After 8 months, I'm finally going to add a protein skimmer for my 100 gal FOWLR. I am currently on vacation in Florida (West Palm Beach) and don't know what to expect from my tank when i get home. Just before I left, my ammonia and nitrites spiked off the charts for unexplainable reasons.Did a couple of 20% water changes, added some ammo lock and hoped for the best. Lost my flame angel but everyone else looked OK. Anyway, what do people suggest for skimmers? There are a lot out there. I was also wondering, if I go wioth a skimmer, can I turn my wet-dry into a true sump and ditch my cannister filter? I think my best option would be an external skimmer, then possibly an in-sump, last resort would be HOT since the openings on the top of the tank are cut in the middle of top. Any feedback would be appreciated. Nate

01-05-2005, 05:50 PM	#2
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,774	I'd go with a Euro Reef skimmer one of the 5 series would be fine. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

01-05-2005, 08:16 PM	#3
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,176	I would suggest that you convert your wet/dry into a sump and get a large powerful skimmer. AquaC EV series, Euro Reef and My Reef Creations are all good skimmer sto consider. Also make sure you consider a good pump to power it. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

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01-06-2005, 03:49 AM	#4
GoinSalt Citizen Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 190	Well, got back from Florida tonight to find out my tank crashed and lost all livestock. So, I'm starting over. Skimmer is at top of the list. I was wondering what I have to do to restart things. Could the live rock go bad? Can I still use it in the main tank or should I maybe transfer it to any new sump that I use? Should I give the whole tank a good scrubbing (walls, etc) or just recycle the tank?The LR is full of brown algae, as is the substrate. I had a very shallow layer of of sand, could that have caused my ammonia and nitrite levels to shoot off the charts? Anyway, I guess this crash makes me an official saltwater keeper? Nate

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