If any of you have been using this particular skimmer than maybe you can help. I am about to install this new skimmer in a 5ft set up.This will replace a well used aquamedic turbo floater skimmer and I am hopping to get better results.
I am also building a new sump and will install the skimmer in the first stage chamber where water will be draining from the display. As the water level in this first stage stage will remain constant I would like to know what the ideal sum level should be to get the best results before I finalise the height of the baffle plate. Some sites have suggested between 8 & 10 inch's your comments will be appreciated. ( Measure twice cut once ) :thumbup:
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Reef Octopus Xtreme 160xs skimmer sump level
Posted: January 3rd, 2012, 12:16pm CST by Reef surgeon
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Regal Tang Quarantine
Posted: April 5th, 2011, 9:15pm CDT by Reef surgeon
It has long been advised in this industry that a quarantine set up for new arrivals to a settled reef system is not at all a bad idea. I am in agreament to this and after my own research I have set up the same for the pupose of ensuring that new arrivals are eating and show no signs of infection. Over a 14 day period one can be satisfied with the out come before release to the reef setup. I have had both success and failure in my endeavours, but mostly success. I have ruled my failures to poor purchase or poor in store tank water handling conditions. I have just added a much desired regal tank of approximately 4 '' to the auarantine setup wich is approximatley 100litre plus with wear filtration and flouresent lighting. Water can be directed by plumbed system from main tank as well as shut of for independant operation and treatment as filter media can be removed.There is no substrate to permit parasite incubation but there is live rock retreats for shy arrivals such as the regal tang. It was noted after a quick check that the SG of the bagged fish was 1015 and as such I lowered the quarantine SG to 1018 as close as possible whilst maintiaing kh of 9.
This tang has been in for two days and has only briefly displayed himself for the rest of the time the fish remains hidden within the retreat areas of the tank. My research has revealed that at first this speciman can be very shy and wll with time come out from hidding, also that this speciman is very prone to parasite infection - white spot. There is no other individuals in quarantine and A diet if brine shrimp soaked with LIPOVIT and green sea veggies strapped to the live rock is what has been offered but not very well received. Live brine is the next step but I am concerned about the progess after two days and the outcome if the tang does not start to eat. There is no sign of infection and the tang is not showing any imediate signs of thinig. I also wittnessed the fish eat at the time of purchase.
Can anyone dispense some more advice perhaps there is soemthing I am missing all the help appreciated -
Hello to all
Posted: April 21st, 2010, 5:20pm CDT by Reef surgeon
Hi there all just thought I would drop a thread to welcome myself onto this site. I need all the help I can get. I have been keeping marine aquaria and corral for over 10 years now and I have finally built my dream set up 2 x independat displays 1 x x 5ft 800 litre and 1 x 8 ft 1400 litre. the 5 Ft had a successful instant set up with all my current stock and the plan is to share and learn more in the art of corral husbandry and to start collecting and sharing frags with any of you who may be insterested. the 8ft display is essentially going to be a hard corral habitat with species of acropora, stag, montipora and the like. I am keen on these given the right conditions they can grow very quick. Any of you who may have something along these lines, I will be willing to buy or swop my frags and or host colonies of LPS.
As soon as I can Figure it out I will post some photos showing the two setups.
Regards Reef surgeon ;)