New 225 Setup with Aquascaping Focus

BMW Rider · #1 06-23-2006, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by G1GY

I've heard some say that some people get exotic skimmers to make up for other shortcommings.

So what does it mean when your skimmer is DIY

G1GY · #2 06-23-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW Rider

So what does it mean when your skimmer is DIY

andrewsk · #3 06-23-2006, 04:54 PM

Here is a skimmer question.

I am also going to be adding OZONE to my new system. Have any of you noticed that skimmate production goes WAY down when this is added?

TheReefGeek · #4 06-23-2006, 04:56 PM

From what I have read, that is normal. I will be adding ozone later this year I hope, I will update here my results.

andrewsk · #5 06-23-2006, 05:22 PM

I am thinking the same thing. I will run my new skimmer for 2 weeks (after breakin) and measure skimmate, then add the ozone for 2 weeks, then remove it again. Ill do a picture comparison as well.

Richard_Dicosimo · #6 06-23-2006, 10:47 PM

ozone breaks down certain types of piping... what does it do to an acrlic skimmer?? i have been uncertain of adding ozone because of that.

TheReefGeek · #7 06-23-2006, 10:59 PM

Check with the skimmer manufacturer. I checked with ASM, they are supposed to be ozone safe. I expect the o-rings will wear down though.