Ok I really don't like the double thread start thing some of us tend to do, so this is not a repeat of another thread on another forum in another galaxy far far away.
Why do so many reefers feed their skimmers directly from the overflow? This weekend I helped Carl change his config from overflow fed, to pump fed and the results were stunning (if you can call skimmate stunning). Due to plumbing constrains I also fill my DNW 150 with a pump and it works like a dream. IMHO i believe its easier to regulate the amount of water into your skimmer by using a pump than by adding ball valves and other plumbing goodies.
Is there a scientific reason for overflow feeding or do we just do it cause we've been told to do so?
Thanks guys!!
R
Why do so many reefers feed their skimmers directly from the overflow? This weekend I helped Carl change his config from overflow fed, to pump fed and the results were stunning (if you can call skimmate stunning). Due to plumbing constrains I also fill my DNW 150 with a pump and it works like a dream. IMHO i believe its easier to regulate the amount of water into your skimmer by using a pump than by adding ball valves and other plumbing goodies.
Is there a scientific reason for overflow feeding or do we just do it cause we've been told to do so?
Thanks guys!!
R