Wet enough skimming?

Chris2500dk · 08-23-2006, 11:55 AM

I'm in the process of starting up my very first reef tank (yay!) after about a year of keeping fresh water tanks. I decided to go bare-bottom as I like the idea of having control of the tank and having a sand bed just seems like a lot of potential problems.

I've been reading how I should skim "wet" but I haven't been able to find a decent definition of that that is. This is a picture of my skimmer, does it look alright or should I turn it up more?

Little Luey · 08-23-2006, 12:19 PM

Welcome to TRT!!
The skimmate looks wet enough to me. Tell us more about your tank, pictures are always appreciated.

Chris2500dk · 08-23-2006, 12:25 PM

Thanks

I'll get some pictures and such together and post it later on today.

REEF-DADDY · 08-23-2006, 03:46 PM

I'd crank it up a bit more. Aim for filling that cup everyday.....

Leonardo's Reef · 08-23-2006, 04:57 PM

Yeah, make it a little bit more wet (example: see my thread, last page)

Please post tank info and pics

Leonardo

REEF-DADDY · 08-23-2006, 08:31 PM

This is wet my friend!

Wiskey · 08-23-2006, 11:47 PM

I would say watch for algae buildup in your tank and on your glass to know if you are skimming wet enough.

Whiskey

Leonardo's Reef · 08-27-2006, 07:05 AM

Wiskey, about cleaning the glass, what is the normal time for doing that? I have to clean it every 2 days

I also have algae growth on my starboard...

Maybe because my tank is only 2 months old?

Leonardo