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Hi guys,

just want to check whether can the skimmer not to be on for 24 hrs? Any problem?

Please advise. Thanks

regards-fooyl

Previous Tank 3 x 2.5 x 2 ft since year 2005. 23 Jan 2009 fully decom my 3ft. Now only left 24"x14"x16" and I am very happy cos can see all my fish in near range.. haha

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is there any special reason u dun wanna switch on the skimmer 24hrs ??

only off my skimmer when feeding planton

2x1.5x1.5 tank

Lighting: AI hydra 52HD

Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455

Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos

Skimz  ; NP biopellets

Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD

Return pump: Eheim 1262

Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp

 

A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10

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Hi guys,

just want to check whether can the skimmer not to be on for 24 hrs? Any problem?

Please advise. Thanks

regards-fooyl

make sure your tank has enuff oxygen during the off period.

add a air stone or pump.

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Very difficult to say without knowing your tank condition/ bioload etc etc.

Your tank might be just barely scraping thru with the skimmer oxygenating and extracting the filthy stuff from the water and a 24hr shutoff might push the condition over the edge resulting in a tank crash..

or...

Your tank is in pristine condition with little bioload and shutting off the skimmer wont effect any of your LS.

IMHO

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Thanks guys,

my live stock in my tank consists of : 1x cleaner shrimp, 1 false clown, 2 damsel, 1 blue leg hermit & 1 snail. about 50kg of live rock, 5" sand

my reason of asking is that at certain time there isn't any skimate forming so was wondering why do we need to on the skimmer so long hours whereas I only feed them twice a day.

Like what other bros said, low bio load is not a problem.

Thanks guys!!

:bow:

regards-fooyl

Previous Tank 3 x 2.5 x 2 ft since year 2005. 23 Jan 2009 fully decom my 3ft. Now only left 24"x14"x16" and I am very happy cos can see all my fish in near range.. haha

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