sinz
05/22/2006, 04:35 AM
Hi,
I just bought this new Red Sea Prizm protein skimmer from the LFS today and have a problem where the inlet will not reach the water line in my sump (about another 6 inches is required).
I connected a tube to the end of the inlet thinking this may resolve the issue however it did not work as the pump which is built in to the skimmer was not powerfull enough to suck the water up the extended length.
I have never been happy with this sump since I got it and I wouldnt mind getting a whole new one. However I do not know what are good designs and which arent.
I am going to try and get a refund for the skimmer tommorow, however I do not know if this will be possible as I had water going through it in various attempts to get it working.
I welcome all suggestions on a better setup/skimmer or if someone knows a way to get it working. I know this isnt the best skimmer around but I chose it because its size and design suited my space limitations.
I have 100g fish only marine setup.
Thanks, Michael.
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I just bought this new Red Sea Prizm protein skimmer from the LFS today and have a problem where the inlet will not reach the water line in my sump (about another 6 inches is required).
I connected a tube to the end of the inlet thinking this may resolve the issue however it did not work as the pump which is built in to the skimmer was not powerfull enough to suck the water up the extended length.
I have never been happy with this sump since I got it and I wouldnt mind getting a whole new one. However I do not know what are good designs and which arent.
I am going to try and get a refund for the skimmer tommorow, however I do not know if this will be possible as I had water going through it in various attempts to get it working.
I welcome all suggestions on a better setup/skimmer or if someone knows a way to get it working. I know this isnt the best skimmer around but I chose it because its size and design suited my space limitations.
I have 100g fish only marine setup.
Thanks, Michael.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/125752DSC00302_2.JPG
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/125752DSC00303_1.JPG