Skimmer question?

jordan10 · Mar 6, 2020

so looking into getting a new skimmer. But the one I am looking at says it needs 7 to 9 inches of water in sump. I am around 5 inches. Does that really matter or as long as the pump on skimmer is covered?

lapin · Mar 6, 2020

Yes it does matter, for the skimmer to work at its best.

Scorpius · Mar 6, 2020

If you can't provide the correct water depth for said skimmer it'll never run right. It's like trying to run regular grade gasoline in a car that requires premium. It never ends well.

jordan10 · Mar 6, 2020

Thank u I found one just ordered the red Sea rsk 300 it recommends 6in and no I just rase water a inch. Thanks for the input

Peace River · Mar 6, 2020

I'm glad that you were able to find a skimmer that meets the water height requirement - as others have mentioned it really does matter. Do you have an ATO to keep the water height stable (especially since you are so close to the minimum)?

jordan10 · Mar 6, 2020

Peace River said:
I'm glad that you were able to find a skimmer that meets the water height requirement - as others have mentioned it really does matter. Do you have an ATO to keep the water height stable (especially since you are so close to the minimum)?

Yes I have the duetto ato. That I think was one of my best buys lol. And I would have never known how important they where till I joined this group!!

Peace River · Mar 6, 2020

jordan10 said:
Yes I have the duetto ato. That I think was one of my best buys lol. And I would have never known how important they where till I joined this group!!

Great! I'm glad that you have an ATO and that you are benefiting from this amazing community!