Ammonia Questions.... - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

**melosu58** · 05-17-2006, 06:22 PM

Mine is ussually dark green but I guess it`s the same. What type skimmer do you have?

SeeDemTails · 05-17-2006, 08:14 PM

Im not sure if you are familiar with the Skilter 250 HOB filter, but it has a built in skimmer.

I upgraded the skimmer from a venturi injection(=the suck...makes more noise than anything) to a small air pump with a coralife limewood airstone, which creates enough micro bubbles for a full sized skimmer, in the small one in my filter. I know it isnt large, but it works well for my tank, and collects pleanty of gunk, whatever the color.

**melosu58** · 05-17-2006, 09:08 PM

Yes I had one on my 55 years ago . They are OK but boy did they make alot of noise. I think you will be OK. As long as it is pulling it out. I still think 15 Lbs of LR in that tank will give you more nitrifying bacteria and will pull your Ammonia down.

SeeDemTails · 05-18-2006, 09:58 AM

I think I am going to add a 5 gal fuge with a bunch of LR and LS.

If LR isnt cured, how long does it take it to cure? Im pretty sure it is cured, but I need a timeline!

Also, do you guys think a neon dottyback would be a good fish for a 10 gal nano reef?

05-17-2006, 06:22 PM	#11
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,125 Images: 76	Mine is ussually dark green but I guess it`s the same. What type skimmer do you have? __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

05-17-2006, 09:08 PM	#13
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,125 Images: 76	Yes I had one on my 55 years ago . They are OK but boy did they make alot of noise. I think you will be OK. As long as it is pulling it out. I still think 15 Lbs of LR in that tank will give you more nitrifying bacteria and will pull your Ammonia down. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

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05-17-2006, 08:14 PM	#12
SeeDemTails Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Daytona Beach FL Posts: 436 Images: 4	Im not sure if you are familiar with the Skilter 250 HOB filter, but it has a built in skimmer. I upgraded the skimmer from a venturi injection(=the suck...makes more noise than anything) to a small air pump with a coralife limewood airstone, which creates enough micro bubbles for a full sized skimmer, in the small one in my filter. I know it isnt large, but it works well for my tank, and collects pleanty of gunk, whatever the color.

05-18-2006, 09:58 AM	#14
SeeDemTails Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Daytona Beach FL Posts: 436 Images: 4	I think I am going to add a 5 gal fuge with a bunch of LR and LS. If LR isnt cured, how long does it take it to cure? Im pretty sure it is cured, but I need a timeline! Also, do you guys think a neon dottyback would be a good fish for a 10 gal nano reef?