can I run my skimmer on a timer?

[copi]

Can I put my skimmer on a timer and run it only at night to cut down on the ugly microbubbles disturbing the view during the day?

 

[scuba_steve]

ya could but figuring a way to cut the bubbles down would be a better option imo
what kind of skimmer ?

 

[copi]

ya could but figuring a way to cut the bubbles down would be a better option imo

AquaC Remora. From what I read, the bubbles never go away. I have the prefilter box, but it's huge & ugly & still only cuts the bubbles by about half.

 

[copi]

Also to keep in mind: I've never owned a skimmer that produced much skimmate. I believed this was because I handn't found the right model, but now I suspect that my aquarium just doesn't have much to skim -- light bioload and frequent water changes.

I'm basically wondering whether leaving it dry for 1/2 of every day will hinder it's performance when it turns back on.

 

[swissfish]

how big is your tank?????

 

[copi]

how big is your tank?????

29.

 

[scuba_steve]

yea imo that skimmers alot for that size tank ! and you will be fine having it run during the night !

 

[IfoundNemo]

Could be the size of your tank as well. I also have an AR, and i have no problems with bubbles.