Rcpilot
Reef enthusiast
After a couple days of filling the cup with water and adjusting, I am happy to report this skimmer started pulling out some pretty disgusting gunk. I think I've got it adjusted pretty close now. I will have to fine tune it, but for now I'm happy to let it run.
If this skimmer continues to work this well - gonna be the best $50 I ever spent in this crazy hobby.
I'm sure it sucks in comparison to an Octopus or Euroreef skimmer. But consider the cost. $50 vs $500 or more. For my frag farm with practically no bioload, I think it's going to be perfect. I finally did the calculations on my total water volume and it's 60g. The skimmer is rated for 75g. I think the rule of thumb is to oversize your skimmer 2x - because manufacturers are a little "generous" when they rate these things. But I'm fine with it. Again, not much bioload here. 1 damsel fish and a tank full of corals, crabs and snails.
If this skimmer continues to work this well - gonna be the best $50 I ever spent in this crazy hobby.
I'm sure it sucks in comparison to an Octopus or Euroreef skimmer. But consider the cost. $50 vs $500 or more. For my frag farm with practically no bioload, I think it's going to be perfect. I finally did the calculations on my total water volume and it's 60g. The skimmer is rated for 75g. I think the rule of thumb is to oversize your skimmer 2x - because manufacturers are a little "generous" when they rate these things. But I'm fine with it. Again, not much bioload here. 1 damsel fish and a tank full of corals, crabs and snails.
