Jump to content

Problem with Skimmer...


Recommended Posts

  • SRC Member
Hey .. I just got a Skimz 4ft skimmer... and say to use magnetic pump.. told to use MD70.... so checked that it run on 97 litres per min.

So 97 litres/min x 60 min = 5820litres/hour

So could i also use pumps with samme or higher rating??? Is there any diffference???

pleas advise ... help help..

MD 70 sounds like a really huge pump... ;)

Usually people would go for MD 55 or a Rio 32HF for a 4ft beckett (Unless yours is a dual beckett ;) ). From your calculated flow rate, the Rio 32HF can be used. I guess other recommendations like a OR6500 would be ok too since its 6500ltr/hr pump.

Stronger pumps should be ok too since you can control the flow on the beckett flow valve.

BTW I'm using Rio 32HF on my 4ft beckett too. Produces skimmate everyday. Even my mum was suprised that I washed the cup and its covered in skimmate the next day.. :P ..

IMO not necessary to get pressure rated or magnetic pump. Just get one that has a recommended flow rate.

Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth?

"Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.."

http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share



  • Join us on the largest Reefing community in Asia!

    Sign up and share your reefing journey with us, make friends and get helps from the community .

     

  • Topics

  • Latest Update

    1. 1

      Wts cuty tame clown triggerfish

    2. 9

      WTS: JECOD DMP-40M Wavemaker x 2

    3. 0

      [*xxx+exclusive~new*] lily phillips 101 challenge video on social media x lily phillips 101 guy challenge video trending now kak

×
×
  • Create New...