The LAST big upgrade

[michika]

Both chugging along side by side.

[JDigital]

Damn! That's some dark looking skimmate!

Those skimmers seem to be performing as promised.

[KrazyKuch]

Not Gonna lie, I have to say these are the best skimmers i have ever had.... the one on the right is after 3 days!!!

[michika]

My tank woke me up at 3:45am this morning after having fallen asleep on the couch, the skimmers pronounced in a very oderous fashion that they required emptying.

As wonderful and excellent as these skimmers are, I am a bit concerned about what will happen come winter when I can't just throw open every window in the house to air our the foulness that is skimmate.

[lastlight]

time to make a carbon filter to sit on top of your lid i guess.

[michika]

Originally Posted by lastlight

time to make a carbon filter to sit on top of your lid i guess.

Yup!

And I need a more frequent alarm on my phone for emptying the collection cups. Every 3 days is too long.

[JDigital]

Perhaps every 3 hours?

[michika]

Originally Posted by JDigital

Perhaps every 3 hours?

Something like that!

Pump on my new skimmer seized up last night. Vinegar bath for both it and I ensued. Foul skimmate production is back on track again this morning.


I started 3D printing new probe holders as well for the tank. This is my first foray into this so its been a interesting ride so far.

Movie link to 3D printing in action.

[mseepman]

Am I the only one confused? 3D printing...that movie was awesome but what are you using to do that?

[Reef Pilot]

They're getting pretty cheap now. Great for making plastic parts and soon metal alloys, too. Just scan and "print".
http://arstechnica.com/business/2013...-and-scanners/