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Old 08-17-2010, 06:52 PM
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just an FYI...
the start/stop actin is very hard on pumps....
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Old 08-17-2010, 07:13 PM
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I'd believe it you can hear it when it starts I can imagine constant turning off and starting up is bad on the pump, mine runs 24hrs a day it's only off for an hour every two days when I feed my corals
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Old 08-17-2010, 07:23 PM
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just an FYI...
the start/stop actin is very hard on pumps....
I'll second that. As for what you have, thats not overskimming IMO. Kinda lets you overstock as per your fish requirements.
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Old 08-17-2010, 07:39 PM
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So what's the problems with over skimming?, I've heard of it but untill now i've never bothered to ask
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Old 08-17-2010, 09:00 PM
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I think in general, you are better off to overskim and add trace elements if its a genuine concern for you...

You really cant overskim when it comes to waste removal, only in the removal of the trace elements and there are so may simple dosing options (including regular water changes)that I don't really think overskimming is a viable issue for most reefers.
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Old 08-17-2010, 10:23 PM
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I don't see how over-skimming is possible. Skimmers can only pull out so much, after that the skimmate doesn't make it to the collection cup and you just wind up aerating the water in the skimmer tower.

That report in Advanced Aquarist said that skimmers can only remove about 30% of DOC's anyways.

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I don't see how over-skimming is possible...
I agree.
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Old 08-18-2010, 12:33 AM
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I've always been under the impression that overskimming is a real hazard, trace elements are easily replaced but I would be concerned about the microscopic life that gets removed through the skimmer
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Old 08-18-2010, 02:54 AM
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I've never thought of the vertex as that low end. I've always been very happy with mine, especially at a third the price of the "high end" skimmer but that's another discussion...

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