What is a needle-wheel impeller pump and are they good? Is having a skimmer inside my fuge actually doing my tank any good? I know most skimmers are ran in tank or in sump. I don't have either option. I'm not worried about my tank or anything as all is well. Just wanting to learn.
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11-21-2011, 12:14 PMPost #1: MizTanksSeveral questions about skimming.
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11-21-2011, 12:27 PMPost #2: rcombs
i heard that if you do regular water changes and dont overfeed you should have no problem with not having one. i know some people that didnt have one and they had no problem. although i think it may help lower the ammonia level and other things a lil.
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11-21-2011, 05:35 PMPost #3: thepanfish
A needle wheel skimmer has a pump with a modified impeller that has little sticks on it to beat the air entering the skimmer from the venturi and the water from the pump into very fine bubbles.
http://www.championlighting.com/pics...0_impeller.jpg
Also, in response to rcombs, I was told the same thing when I entered the hobby, but after buying a skimmer I can confidentally say no reefer should be without one. I have seen very noticable changes in water quality and improved overal health of my system.
Miz:
You have a 34 Solana correct? This skimmer will fit in the rear chamber and does a good job (based on many reviews) of removing skimate.
Hydor Koralia Nano/Slim-Skim Internal Protein Skimmer
review
Hydor’s Slim Skim Nano is about as stealth as an internal skimmer can be
and a video
Hydor’s Slim Skim Nano performer protein skimmer action video -
11-21-2011, 07:35 PMPost #4: MizTanks
No Solana-just a 26g bow front with the CPR HOB Aquafuge. Dimensions: 19" L x 4.5" W x 12" H
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11-23-2011, 02:52 PMPost #5: thepanfishI think it would fit in thereQuote:
Originally Posted by MizTanks
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11-23-2011, 03:04 PMPost #6: MizTanksNow I'm excited :) I just may be able to put the Hydor slim skim in my tank. It would enable me to remove the pre-skimmer box I've been using. Since the slim skim has the surface skim capability I won't need the box no more. Now I need to find out how much clearance (head room) the skimmer needs. As my lights sit on my tank, with about 2" from tank rim to lights.Quote:
Originally Posted by thepanfish
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11-24-2011, 02:14 PMPost #7: thepanfish
Glad I could help Jamie!
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11-24-2011, 03:30 PMPost #8: MizTanksI'm glad too! Thanks TPF :)Quote:
Originally Posted by thepanfish