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Noisey skimmer help

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#1 ·
Hi

The problem is that my skimmer is a little noise and i am planning to have just a nano tank and i tested the skimmer and it is a little bit loud so i was wondering if it was impossible to have it turn off at night because this is in my bedroom? can i also shut down the power head?
 
#2 ·
How big/small is the tank?

You may not want to turn the skimmer off as it causes the PH to messup a bit and it also lowers the ORP. If your powerhead is agitating the surface of the water then it may be a possiblity, but i would not, repeat, NOT turn off all flow in the tank. There's no circulation and that means stagnation. In stagnant water there's no O2... and stuff starts to die when it can't breath...
 
#4 · (Edited)
Geir i edited the subject of this thread in hopes to get more responses. "Help!!" also looks like your tank just shattered or a fish has a disease and theres an emergency. including words in the subject line of the thread will give members an idea of what the threads all about before clicking on it. hope that helps.

as for your skimmer, is it in a sump that is in a stand or hanging on the back of the tank?
what brand of skimmer is this and can you narrow down if its the skimmer making the noise or the pump thats feeding the skimmer? what kind of pump is it? how old is the skimmer/pump? did you do any mods to the skimmer? the more details the better as chances are you will get a more detailed response.
 
#6 ·
{sigh} The dreaded Prism skimmer.

Yes, this is a loud skimmer. Bottom line, the venturi design that draws air into the impeller shaft is just noisy. Not much you can do about it. There is a silencer that comes with the skimmer, but it doesn't make it silent by any means.
 
#14 ·
IMO hydrometers are garbage. even if you calibrate it with a refractometer theres still chance that salt build up will give inaccurate readings. if i was in your position i would get a refractometer and you can find one cheap on ebay.

for now try soaking it in alittle vinegar and water for awhile, then rinse, then test again.

and for future reference- creating a new thread for a new topic is your best bet for getting responses.
 
#15 ·
IMO hydrometers are garbage.
Motion seconded! A refractometer is well worth the investment. Takes 3 drops of water, about 30 seconds to test the water, and the results wont be swayed by the temperature of the sample.
 
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