dnsfpl Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 what is the purpose of the "air stone"? must i tune it? where should i place it or just leave as it is? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 what is the purpose of the "air stone"? must i tune it? where should i place it or just leave as it is? thanks the air valve is to allow you to control the amount of air entering ur skimmer. to set it wet skim, normally reefr would allow maximum amount of air intake into the skimmer without overflowing. dry skim, set it at the skimmer neck. in some cases, it act as a silencer Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnsfpl Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 how do i adjust it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jyoon Posted March 25, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted March 25, 2009 As far as I know, Reef Octopus does not have air flow control. It is a silencer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Morpheous Posted March 25, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted March 25, 2009 That's a silencer. Remove the cap and u will find that air enters via the tube into the skimmer. U can choose to put the cap on or off, depending on your preference. It does not affects the performance of the skimmer. Quote Best Regards, Morpheous ========================================================================================== My Ocean Pets: Emperor Angel, PowderBlue Tang, Regal Angel, Teardrop Butterfly, Singapore Angel and Nemos ========================================================================================== (Only when you guard your lips, you guard your soul....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnsfpl Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 ic thanks for the info cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MbmC Posted March 30, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted March 30, 2009 That's a silencer. +1 post count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnsfpl Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 why is my skimmer neck so dirty? whereas the skim mate looks clean. just cleaned my skimmer neck skimmer neck after 2 days waste collector after 2 days thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 why is my skimmer neck so dirty?whereas the skim mate looks clean. just cleaned my skimmer neck skimmer neck after 2 days waste collector after 2 days thanks the skimmate is definatly not cleaned =) it looked normal... if u dun want to clean the skimmer cup so often, u have to tune the air valve to allow maximum air to go in without overflowing the cup. but that will depend the capability of the skimer as well. Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnsfpl Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 will go explore thanks for the prompt reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sanjaypills55 Posted April 6, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted April 6, 2009 will go explore thanks for the prompt reply I have the same problem as ur... Seems like the bubbles only touch the lid of the skimmer & just stay there & dry... they dont flow much to the collection cup. where u able to solve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tiffanydunk Posted April 6, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted April 6, 2009 i believe u play ard with the water level to achieve the optimal results according to ur liking. Quote pico pico pico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnsfpl Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 I have the same problem as ur... Seems like the bubbles only touch the lid of the skimmer & just stay there & dry... they dont flow much to the collection cup. where u able to solve? no solution at the moment maybe some reef octopus expert can advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnsfpl Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 manage to resolve this issue by maintaining constant water level in sump tank chiller + auto topup definately helps no more tuning, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jyoon Posted May 9, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted May 9, 2009 Yes, in sump skimmer normally require constant level to have good skimmate. Nice of you to share with others in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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