Skimmer just died - a couple of questions - Aquarium Advice

MsBeanCtr · 12-23-2007, 08:18 PM

Ok, my ka-ka coralife skimmer died and I just ordered a new skimmer. I'm concerned because I'm certain it won't get to me for a week (given the holiday season etc). I ordered a new clam that will arrive on Thursday. Does anyone see a problem with not using a skimmer for a week or so?

Suggestions?

JoshsReef · 12-23-2007, 10:09 PM

If you have kept up on your partial water changes and your water parameters are in good shape I do not see how going with out a skimmer for a week could hurt. You should not have any problems IMO

Kurt_Nelson · 12-24-2007, 12:49 AM

Don't think Roka runs one at all! I'm sure he'll chime in here pretty quick!

I don't think you'd have any issues. Only thing I might do is not overdo feeding any zoo or phyto or things along that line. (Not that I'd overdo it anyway... but you know what I mean!)

**melosu58** · 12-24-2007, 07:04 AM

You`ll be OK for a week or two Msbeanctr. Just throw in a PWC instead and you are good to go. I run mine 24/7 but I know some folks that only run it one or two weeks a month.

**roka64** · 12-24-2007, 11:17 AM

Yeah, I don't run a skimmer, but I have not added clams. I do plan on it, but as stated, keep up with the PWCs and you should be good to go.

cmor1701d · 12-24-2007, 12:50 PM

You'll be fine. As stated do an extra PWC to help if necessary.
If you decide to feed the clam, take it out of the tank and feed it in a bowl of tank water. Do not put that water back in the tank. For small clams this is a very good method of feeding them anyway. The water is saturated with phyto. Leave the clam in there for 15 -30 minutes, some will go longer. Try to keep the temp close to the tank temperature too.

MsBeanCtr · 12-24-2007, 01:02 PM

Ok, thanks very much for the input. I've been pretty good about 20% pwc every week. I might squeeze in another pwc on Wednesday eve. I ordered a ASM-G2 Saltwater Protein Skimmer. It's rated for a 200 gallon tank-since my tank is only 72 gallons I'm hoping I'll be fine.

Has anyone heard anything about this skimmer?

**melosu58** · 12-24-2007, 04:46 PM

Here is some info on what to look for.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/proskimrart2.htm

**roka64** · 12-26-2007, 10:01 AM

I've heard of the ASMs and they tend to be a a good brand.

cmor1701d · 12-26-2007, 01:20 PM

I have direct experience with the ASM but I have heard of good reviews on that brand.

12-23-2007, 08:18 PM	#1
MsBeanCtr Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 654 Images: 9	Skimmer just died - a couple of questions Ok, my ka-ka coralife skimmer died and I just ordered a new skimmer. I'm concerned because I'm certain it won't get to me for a week (given the holiday season etc). I ordered a new clam that will arrive on Thursday. Does anyone see a problem with not using a skimmer for a week or so? Suggestions?

12-24-2007, 07:04 AM	#4
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,726 Images: 80	You`ll be OK for a week or two Msbeanctr. Just throw in a PWC instead and you are good to go. I run mine 24/7 but I know some folks that only run it one or two weeks a month. __________________ View My Tanks http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...8/melosu58.jpg Click here to Visit FantasyReef

12-24-2007, 11:17 AM	#5
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,022 Images: 12	Yeah, I don't run a skimmer, but I have not added clams. I do plan on it, but as stated, keep up with the PWCs and you should be good to go. __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

12-24-2007, 12:50 PM	#6
cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 3,894 Images: 43	You'll be fine. As stated do an extra PWC to help if necessary. If you decide to feed the clam, take it out of the tank and feed it in a bowl of tank water. Do not put that water back in the tank. For small clams this is a very good method of feeding them anyway. The water is saturated with phyto. Leave the clam in there for 15 -30 minutes, some will go longer. Try to keep the temp close to the tank temperature too. __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

12-24-2007, 04:46 PM	#8
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,726 Images: 80	Here is some info on what to look for. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/proskimrart2.htm __________________ View My Tanks http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...8/melosu58.jpg Click here to Visit FantasyReef

12-23-2007, 10:09 PM	#2
JoshsReef Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 225	If you have kept up on your partial water changes and your water parameters are in good shape I do not see how going with out a skimmer for a week could hurt. You should not have any problems IMO

12-24-2007, 12:49 AM	#3
Kurt_Nelson Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WA Posts: 2,435 Images: 28	Don't think Roka runs one at all! I'm sure he'll chime in here pretty quick! I don't think you'd have any issues. Only thing I might do is not overdo feeding any zoo or phyto or things along that line. (Not that I'd overdo it anyway... but you know what I mean!)

12-24-2007, 01:02 PM	#7
MsBeanCtr Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 654 Images: 9	Ok, thanks very much for the input. I've been pretty good about 20% pwc every week. I might squeeze in another pwc on Wednesday eve. I ordered a ASM-G2 Saltwater Protein Skimmer. It's rated for a 200 gallon tank-since my tank is only 72 gallons I'm hoping I'll be fine. Has anyone heard anything about this skimmer?

12-26-2007, 10:01 AM	#9
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,022 Images: 12	I've heard of the ASMs and they tend to be a a good brand. __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

12-26-2007, 01:20 PM	#10
cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 3,894 Images: 43	I have direct experience with the ASM but I have heard of good reviews on that brand. __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

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