six-line March 29, 2014 Share March 29, 2014 Hi All,I am looking to get your opinion on what you think I should do to my skimmer as far as moding it to be recirculating. The skimmer is ASM G-6 the chamber is 36” tall then the cone and collection cup makes it approximately 48” tall. http://www.aquacave.com/ASM-G-6-Prot...mer-P1248.aspxPumps:3 PSK 2500 http://www.marinedepot.com/Sicce_PSK...FIWPSB-vi.html1 Bubble Blaster HY-3000S http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-s...-HY-3000S.htmlI have it set up now with two PSK 2500 and the Bubble Blaster HY-3000S not recirculating and it does a great job but I think I can squeeze a little more oomph out of it.Option 1:Three PSK 2500 moded to recirculate and fed by my return pump.Option 2:Two PSK 2500 recirculating and using the bubble baster to feed it.Option 3:Three PSK 2500 moded to recirculate and fed by the bubble baster. I’m a little worried that the bubble blaster will not be able to handle the head pressure of the 36” water column of the skimmer.Option 4:All out- all four pumps recirculating and feeding the skimmer off my return pump. So what do you guy’s think would be the best option for a roughly 300 gallon SPS system. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime March 29, 2014 Share March 29, 2014 Option 2, and change the pumps to PSK-1000's. So 2:B How big is the tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-line March 29, 2014 Author Share March 29, 2014 Thanks Sublime for your input but I'm trying not to put any more money into this build if I can help it, maybe later on. The tank is a 225 gallon with a 125 gallon sump. So you think the bubble blaster can handle the head pressure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime March 29, 2014 Share March 29, 2014 Thanks Sublime for your input but I'm trying not to put any more money into this build if I can help it, maybe later on. The tank is a 225 gallon with a 125 gallon sump. So you think the bubble blaster can handle the head pressure? I think so, you shouldn't need that much. Check out the Avast CS models for ideas. Zygote has actually suggested a lesser powered return pump on my CS3 for more control, and I just use an MJ 1200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 March 29, 2014 Share March 29, 2014 I think so, you shouldn't need that much. Check out the Avast CS models for ideas. Zygote has actually suggested a lesser powered return pump on my CS3 for more control, and I just use an MJ 1200. Using the MJ1200 is the solution. Look for an older model and get a new impeller. I do not care for the Colbalt pumps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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