Confused About Parameters

[ScottB]

Ok. My sump has 4 sections:
1st is the intake from the DP and where my protein skimmer is.
2nd is where the overflow from the 1st with filter pad. Also this is where. my protein skimmer drains into.
3rd is my rubble area with a cup of Florida mud and sand.
4th is return.
As you see my protein skimmer is already draining into my sump.
I have 8 fish in my 125 that will get a little size. Feeding 4 times a day.
Would you cut back on amount of protein skimmer output?

You have choices which is nice. Gradual change is always good.
More fish.
More food.
Adjust skimmer such that nothing ends up getting emptied into the collection cup.
Dump some of the skimmate from the skimmer collection cup back in tank. A little at a time.
Or just dose PO4 and NO3.

 

[NDIrish]

You have choices which is nice. Gradual change is always good.
More fish.
More food.
Adjust skimmer such that nothing ends up getting emptied into the collection cup.
Dump some of the skimmate from the skimmer collection cup back in tank. A little at a time.
Or just dose PO4 and NO3.

I have already cut my skimmer back a little. Give that a couple of days then test again.
How does dumping skimmate back into my DP tank help?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I have already cut my skimmer back a little. Give that a couple of days then test again.
How does dumping skimmate back into my DP tank help?

The same nutrient benefits can be attained by just feeding more, without adding back potentially undesirable things like toxins.

 

[NDIrish]

The same nutrient benefits can be attained by just feeding more, without adding back potentially undesirable things like toxins.

Ok. I'll adjust my skimmer back to what it was. Will not add skimmate. I'll start feeding more. See if I can raise my nutrients.
Thanks