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Seaclone Skimmer
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I got a Seaclone skimmer w/ MaxiJet 1200 and a custom made turbo venturi... I got it so it produces little bubbles and just enough flow so there are no bubbles entering the system. (I adjust the air via a needle valve). Problem is.. I get zero skimmate.. It bubbles up in a fine mist and just pops.. nothing else.. completely white... Anyone know what I am doing wrong? Chad |
Well, for starters, it's a Sea clone that's why :wink:
But skimmers have a break-in period where they get a slime coat ect.. then it should start skimming. Break in periods differ so I can't say forsure. |
I also have a seaclone. It took a couple of days before it started to work ( I use that term loosly :smile: ) I only get about a 1/4" of scum every 2-3 days. I would like to modify it some how to work better.
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i also use the seaclone you really need to find the right amount of air entering .
i took the tube in the middle skimmer completly out and it is working alot better. you may want to try that. |
It has all the modifications that have been suggested on ReefCentral. I understand, hey its a seaclone.. its on a 20gal so I don't want it that efficient.. just enough to get some baddies gunk out while I fight some cyno... It has been running for over a day.. just wondering if its ever gonna make foam.. :lol:
Chad |
Hey Chad,
Sorry to hear that you purchased a Sea "Clunker". That's ok though-we all make mistakes. I bought one when I was in my first year, and it was also dismanteled by the end of that same year. I to also made every mod upgrade with not much success. :frown: For smaller reefs such as ours, there are a few really good skimmers out there that will do the job. IMO if I were you I would think about selling or trading in the Sea Clone. Then you could go with either a Remora, Bakpak, or a Prizm. I have been using the Prizm model now for just over 2 years and I am happy with it's performance most of the time. Like Jack mentioned, all skimmers have a break-in period. Some can run great after a few hours and others sometimes need a few days before they will even show a sign of working. My roomates Berlin will draw out waste after about an hour or two after cleaning, where as mine takes up to a full day before it starts to collect build-up just in the risser area of the unit. Be patient with any skimmer IMO, as they all seem to have there faults. Also be aware that if you have a smaller tank, and are keeping up with monthly water changes then your skimmer will not likely be able to draw out too much waste from a clean water column. My skimmer basically runs in sleep mode for the first to weeks of the month until a slow accumalation of waste can start to be collected in the last two weeks. Goodluck! cheers, Rich |
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Having said that, all new skimmers need a break in period. There are plastic agents on the skimmer's parts which can prevent them from being able to create a stable foam, at least for a few days to a week. Give it some time and see how it goes. |
I think you all are basshing a skimmer which preforms pourly because the people who used them have unrealistic hopes for them. On a 20 gal or smaller a normal sea clone will do good once it is set up right. the problem came from the raiting on the box, up to 80 gal. I ran a sea clone for a test on my tank and was impressed by its attempt to keep up. It pulled about 1/4 the amount of skimmate as my becket did.
if you look at a prisim it is the same, but a prisim won't handle a 80 gal either. I am not sure how they come up with raitings and such but if you basicly cut the raiting by 2/3rds you will have a safe estimat of the real capacity. Another problem with skimmers on small tanks is that people tend to over stock smaller tanks by a large amount. This alone will max out the skimmer preformance well befor the max advertised capability is reached. Steve |
I do a weekly water change.... The skimmer is not brand new.. Its actualy a used one purchased off of AJ77 :biggrin: If I can get it to pull some skimmate I will be happy. Maybe the tank is good and clean already but since I have alot of cyno I figured I may have a large quantity of DOC that my weekly water changes are not keeping up with.
This cyno is very frustrating :biggrin: I keep on turkey basting the rocks and corals to keep it clear. But within a day its back. :evil: I've read that using a slower PH like a Maxijet 600 or 900 would work better on this skimmer than the 1200 :question: Any thoughts? thanks Chad |
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