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Old 03-04-2008, 06:25 PM
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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 ****!

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Old 03-04-2008, 06:28 PM
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Depends if you are getting "wet" or "dry" skim
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Old 03-04-2008, 07:26 PM
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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)
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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.
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Old 03-04-2008, 08:06 PM
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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.
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Old 03-04-2008, 09:57 PM
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this skimmate is about 7-10 days, and i run it "wet" side




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Old 03-05-2008, 12:23 AM
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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...
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Old 03-05-2008, 04:14 PM
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Is the Coralife Skimmer crap as well? I have a 44gal tank.
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