Metalian Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Hi everyone.... just wanna ask opinions whether i shld off my skimmer and take out my carbon from the sump for a certain period of time if i want to do regular/weekly dosage of trace element, calcium and etc into my fowlr??? so far i've got mix up when read up abt this issue in the Net.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member onizukaa Posted January 2, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 2, 2010 how come should off skimmer to take out carbon? carbon can be change monthly (depends on the brand you buy / kiasuness).. for me i will change it 2-3 months.. putting in the brand new (washed) and then few days later taking the exsisting one out.. any bros can chip in your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalian Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 how come should off skimmer to take out carbon? carbon can be change monthly (depends on the brand you buy / kiasuness).. for me i will change it 2-3 months.. putting in the brand new (washed) and then few days later taking the exsisting one out.. any bros can chip in your opinion? Sorry bro... my question is whether i need to off skimmer AND take out my activated carbon for a while when i'm about to dose in supplements like trace element, calcium and etc??? not off skimmer to take out carbon... hope no misunderstandings, bro... But thanx anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishiee Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 There are some concerns about skimmers and activated carbon skimming out/absorbing trace elements that are added into the water. Although this may be true to a small extent (especially the skimmer bit), it is usually not advisable to turn the skimmer off and take the activated carbon. Just imagine if you forgot to turn your skimmer back on one day....Furthurmore, the corals take much more time then 2 hours to absorb trace elements, by which you would have already put your activated carbon back in and turned your skimmer back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalian Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 There are some concerns about skimmers and activated carbon skimming out/absorbing trace elements that are added into the water. Although this may be true to a small extent (especially the skimmer bit), it is usually not advisable to turn the skimmer off and take the activated carbon. Just imagine if you forgot to turn your skimmer back on one day....Furthurmore, the corals take much more time then 2 hours to absorb trace elements, by which you would have already put your activated carbon back in and turned your skimmer back on. So bro, in tis I'll just leave them in place when dosing the supplements?? Any other reefers opinions... Need opinoins as i dont want to waste my effort on my dosing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Just leave them as it is.. It will not affect the dosing...Or at least not that I know of... Other than dosing medication... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jyoon Posted January 3, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 3, 2010 Second to TerryZ. If you are dosing medication, example Kent Marine's RXP, you will need to off the skimmer and take our carbon that is running. The instruction stated clearing on most of the medication that skimmer should be off fo an hour. As for carbon, it absorb the medication and thus making ineffective. You will be throwing good money to waste. Coming back on trace element dosing, in my case, I never off my skimmer and take out carbon. No much impact based on experience, which is purely my view. Since dosing of trace element is a often regular task, turn off and ON your skimmer (electrical) device will shorten the life spam of the pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 My skimmer is on timer and it shut off daily from 2-7am So I'm normally dosing trace element weekily morning during my skimmer is on off duty time. Quote Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member arcanehacker Posted January 3, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 3, 2010 My skimmer is on timer and it shut off daily from 2-7am So I'm normally dosing trace element weekily morning during my skimmer is on off duty time. Why is your skimmer on timer? You mean 2-7am you LS do not give out waste? The main purpose of the skimmer is to get out waste, uneaten food, etc, quickest time possible so they do not break down.. Quote 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 More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Why is your skimmer on timer? You mean 2-7am you LS do not give out waste? The main purpose of the skimmer is to get out waste, uneaten food, etc, quickest time possible so they do not break down.. No feeding after 9pm and skimmer should be sufficient to take out all the DOC after 3 hrs different. btw, I have monitor several time and found that my skimmer almost never work at midnite time so to save some electric, I timer off to let my best horse to rest mah . btw, I intend to add in scrubber screen soon and hope both can work hand in hand ! Quote Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member onizukaa Posted January 3, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 3, 2010 No feeding after 9pm and skimmer should be sufficient to take out all the DOC after 3 hrs different. btw, I have monitor several time and found that my skimmer almost never work at midnite time so to save some electric, I timer off to let my best horse to rest mah . btw, I intend to add in scrubber screen soon and hope both can work hand in hand ! bro, last time.. i tot the same as you, *mine is fowlr*.. it relies on skimmer alot as it produced oxygen, after 1 week of turning off at night. 1 yellow tang that had been with me for months just died out of no reason.. after that i skipped the idea of offing the skimmer at night.. turning it on 24 hours, no casaulty after that.. (wavemaker was on) just sharing what i exp before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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