redsea's 125g Reef Build

[redsea]

So we have the system up and running! Were not leaving it on overnight until we are sure everything is fine, however.
Two questions tonight:
1. Can I turn on the skimmer now?
2. Can I turn on the lights now? Thanks!

[carey]

No need for the lights just yet. And i would run the skimmer also.

[redsea]

Originally Posted by carey

No need for the lights just yet. And i would run the skimmer also.

Cool, Thanks! I tried the skimmer tonight for a little while, but gave up after a bit, LOL. I will try again tomorrow!

[carey]

Yep, if its a new skimmer then you want it running so it can break in. Even if its just skimming the sump I would leave it on. Just my thoughts do what you feel is right.

[redsea]

Originally Posted by carey

Yep, if its a new skimmer then you want it running so it can break in. Even if its just skimming the sump I would leave it on. Just my thoughts do what you feel is right.

I see, that makes sense . I was wondering why no matter how much I adjusted it why the bubbles kept rising. Thanks!

[carey]

I usually start with the skimmer closed and slowly adjust it a little bit at a time til you get the skimmate you're looking for. And when you do adjust it you have to leave it be for a little whlle before messing with it again. lol takes patience.

[mrbee2828]

Originally Posted by redsea

I see, that makes sense . I was wondering why no matter how much I adjusted it why the bubbles kept rising. Thanks!

I think that's the point

[redsea]

Originally Posted by mrbee2828

I think that's the point

LOL, they were coming too fast though.

[redsea]

Originally Posted by carey

I usually start with the skimmer closed and slowly adjust it a little bit at a time til you get the skimmate you're looking for. And when you do adjust it you have to leave it be for a little whlle before messing with it again. lol takes patience.

Ok, got it! Thanks! I will work on it when I get home.

[redsea]

GRRR, I am still having great difficulty with that skimmer, lol. It keeps bubbling over the cup no matter what I do for it. So at this point I should just let it go (and overflow)? My only concern is that the bubbles pop and put water out of the sump.

Thanks!

[Hondatek]

The water level in the sump might be to high for the skimmer . Is there anyway you can make a platform to raise it up?

[carey]

Did you go with the psk150? I can go find out how high the water level should be.

[redsea]

I have the one you have (the psk150?). Thanks!

[redsea]

Just wanted to check..... I should be putting in conditioner to my water I make, right? Thanks!

[carey]

Conditioner? What kind?

AS far as tuning the skimmer start with matching up the white dot to the mark. Then I just turn. Clockwise gives you less foam and counter clockwise means the foam will go further up. I can probably take a picture for you if you like.

[redsea]

Originally Posted by carey

Conditioner? What kind?

AS far as tuning the skimmer start with matching up the white dot to the mark. Then I just turn. Clockwise gives you less foam and counter clockwise means the foam will go further up. I can probably take a picture for you if you like.

I think it is called aquasafe. Thanks.

[redsea]

Do you guys think this s enough water removed for the large PWC?

[Ibrahim]

Originally Posted by redsea

Do you guys think this s enough water removed for the large PWC?

Looks good

[redsea]

Originally Posted by Ibrahim

Looks good

Cool, it was hard to tell how much exactly I took out because I didn't keep track, lol. Well, it looks like tomorrow I will be adding new SW.

When can I add my two fish from my 55g to this tank?

[Ibrahim]

Originally Posted by redsea

Cool, it was hard to tell how much exactly I took out because I didn't keep track, lol. Well, it looks like tomorrow I will be adding new SW.

When can I add my two fish from my 55g to this tank?

When the SG stabilizes from the new SW and when your ammo goes to nitrates within 24hrs you're good