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"scum" in center chamber of sump

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Travis G, Jan 29, 2013.

  1. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

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    ive got a film on the top of my water in the middle chamber of my sump. should i add a small powerhead to that area?
     
  2. ScubaMan

    ScubaMan

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    How much water flow do you have in that chamber? What do you use that chamber for?
     
  3. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

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    im running probably 200 gph. its empty npw but id like to find a small skimmer for 30 or less gallons. its a drilled 12g aquapod with 10g sump
     
  4. jstngates Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Once you get that skimmer it will go away.
     
  5. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

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    lookin to find a cheap one to try. small insump for 30 or less gallons
     
  6. Tholton33

    Tholton33 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    aquaticlife skimmers work nice
     
  7. ScubaMan

    ScubaMan

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    Please give us an update when you add a skimmer.
     
  8. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

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    small update, i turned on my uv sterilizer and the scum mostly went away!
     
  9. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

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    for the price of it that i found i can get a reef octopus. arent they supposed to be the bees knees?
     
  10. Marcus

    Marcus

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    Im very happy with all of my Reef Octopus's especially my Diablo
     

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