Skimmin...
 

I know there are many variables that go into it...but on average how much skimmate (oz.) does your skimmer produce in a day/week? Please post tank size and skimmer size. Thanks...

Well, some days/weeks I get nothing, others I get a few inches in the cup over a few days. Depends on water changes, foods, feeding fequency, coral sloughing, sand bed disturbance, etc. You should probably never get a "standard" amount of skimmate.

I agree that you shouldnt expect a 'standard' amount, but it can be a good indicater something "might" be wrong. Like it might be time to pull the skimmer apart and clean it.

Scott

I empty the 64oz collector usually once a week. if i feed heavy, then twice a week. its usually THICK like oil and black. Ohh, and smells worse than Rotten green Baby ****! :)

tank size
135 G + 30 G Refugium + 35G sump

Skimmer
Marinetech ummm big one with Sedra9000

Absolutely. If it fills up with black gunk too quickly, something likely died!!

Depends if you are getting "wet" or "dry" skim

So i can be pretty confident that if i put a skimmer on a 80 g tank for the first time after it had been running for 3-4 months and i only get about 2 oz of medium brown water stuff in 4 days that the skimmer really is the garbage i thought it was? (Seaclone 100)

Yes, the seaclone is the garbage you thought it was. I hate to slam any particular products, but this one is special. Especially on a 80g tank. It might work ok on a 10g, maybe.

imo seaclones are crap.

but as i remember, you have size issues dont you with your sump?
if you get some measurements, we can probably find something good that will work for you.

this skimmate is about 7-10 days, and i run it "wet" side

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...1/100_0274.jpg


http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...1/100_0140.jpg

Yes i do have a size issue (With my filter box that is!). I only have and 8"x8" spot to put a skimmer and my return pump...

Is the Coralife Skimmer crap as well? I have a 44gal tank.

Yes, usually the Coralife is considered at the lower end of quality. I believe much of the body is plastic and not acrylic.