AS-350 for a 2ft tank

[somebody]

will be keeping softies and LPS in tanks and of course a few fishes in tanks.

i know its prob a major overskim, since its rated for 1500L and my tank is only about 40L. =)

so will it be good enough/ is it ok?

thanks broz/sis!!

[djviper]

over skimming is what ur suppose to get...

its is better to overskim than to underskim...

and of course if ur using a needlewheel skimmer just be aware that there will be micro bubbles produced. It might be unsightly

[somebody]

hmm... will be putting it in a sump.... hope the baffles will work well.. hehe..

but i read somewhere that softies consume DOCs, or something like that.... then woudln't overskimming reduce its "food"?

[NeoInc]

I think the AS-350 pump would be quite big if you put it into your main tank.

and the water would get quite warm (as high as 34 deg!) unless you have a chiller or a fan at least.

[hammy]

i agree ... i use eden228 rated 1000l/hr to mix my salt in a pail , after a while , the pail is super super hot with the mixed water.

[somebody]

but mixing salt, i think go chemical reaction, that's why will become extra hot... hmmm.. sianz....

i'm only using a fan lohz... was hoping to not use the fans, after converting to T5s, but i guess not....

or sld i get a smaller skimmer?

[somebody]

anyone with experience? hmm... would it overheat my tank?? =(

[hammy]

but mixing salt, i think go chemical reaction, that's why will become extra hot... hmmm.. sianz....

i'm only using a fan lohz... was hoping to not use the fans, after converting to T5s, but i guess not....

or sld i get a smaller skimmer?

yup i know salt mixing initially will generate some heat ... usually i let my eden run for a day before switching it off. the chemical reaction cant last that long anyway .

just for ur information.

[somebody]

hmm... =( any chance any of you have tried running a needlewheel externally?? hehe.... will the pump die??

[somebody]

how much will it overheat my water? hmm.. anyone with experience with the macro pump pls advice... thank you thank you!!

[Clownfish]

how u plan to place the skimmer? hang on ur tank? how thick is ur tank glass?

or do u plan to put in a sump or on a platform?

will the pump be in ur main tank???

IMO, it is not the overskimmin prob, rather it's how u plan to use it... for example a as350p will be veri heavy to hang it on a 6~8 mm 2 ft tank...

[ervine]

IMO, it is not the overskimmin prob, rather it's how u plan to use it... for example a as350p will be veri heavy to hang it on a 6~8 mm 2 ft tank...

i would say it's not possible to hang it... even my AS250 sits on a little box outside the sump.. don't dare to hang it.. u try to carry it already quite heavy (with water) let alone hang it on ur glass...

[framerunner]

i tried a as250 on my 1ft nano, temp shot up!! water is very warm. i dont think it is recommended lor

[somebody]

i'll be using it "IN" sump. though, it'll take up the WHOLE centre compartment.

i don't wanna heat up my tank!!! any ideas??

[acidjazz]

Yes. Get a more efficient skimmer like hns

[tayhonglee]

hi there,

im actually using a 350 venturi for my 1.5 cube. it really very warm. during the night its about 34C, during the day about 35C. and my mh isn't even installed yet. with the lights on, i think temperature might reach 40C. scary

im still cycling the tank, so its no big deal for me right now. just to let you know what might happen to your tank also. maybe you might wanna seriously consider a small chiller.

henry

[somebody]

hmm.. okok. that's a serious answer. shit! hmm.. maybe i should do a refugium instead.

[somebody]

cannot Hns lahz... will POK one... =(

[somebody]

there goes my dreams of overskimming my tank using a reasonably priced skimmer....

sigh