120 Gallon Progress

[mr_alberta]

If you can shoehorn the skimmer where the water enters, that is where I would put the skimmer. Also, you will need a series of baffles between the skimmer and return pump (3 or 4 baffles). You don't really need any other filtration IMO.

[NanoReef]

ok so baffles can be how far apart??? and how high from the water surface and bottom of the tank?? (obviously never done this!!!)

[Skimmerking]

The baffles can be what ever distances apart i would go with 1 -1.5" apart and as for the baffles. the closer apart the fasater the ater will run thru them .

The first one will determine the height of your level so i would put t he 1ST baffles aro8und 8-9" high.

ok

Look up and see what ASM skimmers have to run in for a water height. and thay should help ya out...


mike

[mr_alberta]

If you have higher water velocity through your sump, space your baffles farther apart. If you have slower water velocity through your sump, use baffles that are closer together.

[vanreefer]

Remember when placing baffles you want at least an inch of space between so you don't break your baffles when you are trying to remove the Hair Algea from them...grrr
Also ASM skimmeras recomend 10" of water to run optimaly
Just my .02
Dan

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by mr_alberta

If you have higher water velocity through your sump, space your baffles farther apart. If you have slower water velocity through your sump, use baffles that are closer together.

Thanks harvey for explaining that in better trems then me ...

[NanoReef]

YAY, the baffles are in place and everything is ready to go! we are going to minot the 24-26th so we dont want to fill it then leave because we DONT want 150 gallons of water in my house...(that isnt in a glass box)!
so we will be filling it on the 26th! coincidentily, my birthday!!! i will post pictures on the 26th! thanks

[Skimmerking]

Congrats dont forgetto pick up some pickling lime at the super store across from the mall its in the far bac righ of the store... god to hear oh ya. Can ya call me i need to ask you a huge favor in regards to Kick Ick in the store at Best west.

mike