So from 2 canister discus tank to what i have now has been an interesting journey.
ok guys here goes:
skimmer cup:
Skimmer itself
sorry hadn't seen the replies
Len I take it you are referring to the pipe that is going into the 20 liter drum?
It’s connected to the collection cup in order to constantly drain the skimmate that is produced. In my opinion, this should be used when you intend been away from the tank for an extended period (holiday ect.) and not for normal every day use, as you tend to get lazy and neglect to clean the collection cup thoroughly every 2 to 3 days. To get optimum skimming from any skimmer, it is important to clean the cup every 2 to 3 days.
ok correction guys..
Scott just phoned back.....wrap the plumbers tape around the plastic part of the impeller. So you pull the impeller out oft he magnet. Ryan did the first "mod" and recons you use 5 or 6 layers of tape. So just heads up its not around the magnet but around the plastic bit of the impeller just above the magnet.