Water level for in sump skimmers

randy123 · #1 10-15-2010, 04:54 AM

How deep of water should I let my skimmer sit in? How deep do others go?

scherzo · #2 10-15-2010, 05:05 AM

Depends on the skimmer.

I have a Vertex 180 and it sits with 6-8" of water.

I have an old Euroreef RS100 that sits in 8-10" of water..

randy123 · #3 10-15-2010, 05:09 AM

It's a vertex alpha cone 200...I can't seem to find any answers where it perfroms the best..

scherzo · #4 10-15-2010, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randy123

It's a vertex alpha cone 200...I can't seem to find any answers where it perfroms the best..

The manual is on the right. It is a .pdf

http://www.vertexaquaristik.com/prod...s/alpha200.php

randy123 · #5 10-15-2010, 05:52 AM

thanks for finding that! There wasn't one in the box...

Madreefer · #6 10-15-2010, 03:08 PM

I have the alpha cone 250. Works the best in 10" of water. I would recommend you get an auto top up if you don't already have one so you dont have to keep adjusting your skimmer.

globaldesigns · #7 10-15-2010, 04:31 PM

As others stated, it will depend on the skimmer. But with my old EuroReef and now my Hydor, I find between 7-8 inches the best for me.

randy123 · #8 10-15-2010, 06:02 PM

Yeah, I have a DIY topp-up system...works great! I do need to mod it for the new setup though...thanks for reminding me.