set up 40 gal reef

[socalreef]

Hi pro,

I wanna set up new 40 gal reef. I have light, sand... but I dont know how to install protein skimmer, sum...
what I need to buy to install. I usually see some one install the protein skimmer at the bottom of their tank. Can s/o show me how to do this. If you have a pix, appreciate. have no ideal about this

thanks

 

[sklywag]

What type/style of skimmer? In sump or hang on back(HOB)?
If you're able to. Post pictures of what you have to give us an idea of what you have to work with. Or atleast brands and models.
Location could help too. Someone on here might show up and help you.

 

[jessesoto33]

It's not that hard bro. just think of a tank(sump) under your display tank that houses all of your mechanicals, water flows from your display tank to your sump using a overflow box , or an internal overflow, and then gets filtered in the sump, and then gets pumped back up to you display tank, using the right kind of pump size.

A skimmer is even more easier, just put it in and plug it in, one thing though, make sure the bubbles in the skimmer are in the center of the neck of the skimmer, by using the adjuster or adjusters, and clean it once a week, remember when using a skimmer, it also eats up beneficial goodies like phytoplankton etc. so you will need to replenish you tank with goodies.

 

[jessesoto33]

What type/style of skimmer? In sump or hang on back(HOB)?
If you're able to. Post pictures of what you have to give us an idea of what you have to work with. Or atleast brands and models.
Location could help too. Someone on here might show up and help you.

+1that would be a big help!:top:

 

[jessesoto33]

Oh Yea, there will be a lot of bumps, and bruises, learning this wonderful hobby, but just dust yourself off and keep reef'en!!!!!

 

[sklywag]

I think this is a kid. So telling him to just dive in might be too fast.