Recent content by Salukis97

I'm using Instant Ocean salt mix. I just did a PWC on Saturday after I did the calcium test. The test is an "AQUARIUM PHARMACEUTICALS" BRAND.

Hey all. I've got a 75 gallon FOWLR tank with 45 gallon sump that has been running for approx. 1 month. All tested water parameters have remained stable, however, I tested calcium for the first time this past weekend and found calcium is at 300 ppm. I don't plan on having a full blown reef...

Just an update. Now that I have found what I believe to be the optimum height for the collection cup, my Remora is producing darker skimmate by the day. There is a pretty constant tower of semi dry foam coming into the cup. I guess I just needed to be patient with the break in period. I...

Yeah, my skimmate isn't quite that dark yet, but it's close. I was actualy planning on getting an in-sump skimmer, but I didn't account for the size that a lot of them take up when designing my sump. The only space big enough for one is in my fuge portion of the sump where I currently have a...

I bought this 5 Stage unit from Melevs Reef. Melevsreef.com - Reef Store It seems to work great so far and the detailed instructions on his site helped alot as well. The guy who owns the site is also very helpful and was quick to answer any questions I had. It always feels good to talk...

I've noticed the tree coral has already grown in the past two weeks. Can parts of it be removed when it gets too large?

Wouldn't you know it. Here I am complaining about all the water this thing is putting out, and lo and behold I got home from work yesterday to find it functioning normally. At least it looks normal to me based on my very limited experience. There must actually be something to that silly break...

I've noticed on more than one forum that some people are down on this skimmer, but almost all the user reviews at the online stores are very positive. Weird.

Whew, thought I was missing something there. I wasn't planning on actually kinking anything. I'm just going to let it run another week or two in the hopes that it will stop skimming 5+ gallons of water out of my system per day. Thanks for the clarification Kurt.

I will bend the tube and see what happens. Where exactly did you add the air valve?

I'm using a mag 3 pump which came with it. As far as I know, the O ring is the only possible way to adjust the quality of skimmate on this unit. Maybe I'm missing something. Hopefully I am, which would mean an easy fix. It is not putting out quite so much water since I moved the O ring...

This is probably a stupid question, but will removing the rock to scrape off the hydroids kill the tree coral while it is out of the water? I'm guessing as long as I move quickly everything will be fine. Or should I submerge the rock in question in a 5 gallon bucket of prepared water and then...

Trust me, the cup is at the highest point possible. It is adjusted with a thick rubber O-Ring that you slide up and down. There is a screw that gives access to the injection nozzle for cleaning, so I cleaned that out just in case, but the unit is pretty new so I doubt there was anything...

Hey everyone. I'm digging this site and all the info I have gotten so far. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with an aquac remora pro skimmer? I read great things about them. I have one running on my sump. It's been running almost two weeks so I know it may still be breaking in...

Thanks for the info. I have confirmed that Pic 1 is a kenyan tree coral. I saw the same thing for sale at a lfs. After looking around, I have also found some zoanthids I think. They look like small buttons. When I have my led moon light on they glow a neon green. Does this sound right...