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    Hi guys,

    Sometimes I really wonder is my water flowing rate too strong for my tank? Any general rules of thumb?[:] [:] as I can see quite a lots of 'particles' circulating within my tank round and round.
    The problem I faced is if I lower down the rate, the poor surface skimmer doesn't seem to be working or effective.

    Dino

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    could u explain how yr outlet is flowing?horizontally across the length of yr tank.. r u using a rainbar?

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    Hi Simon,

    What's a rainbar??? Is it the horizontal tube with a row of tiny holes for water outlet? I have that tube, come with the filter but I didn't use it, as I found the position is a bit awkward. I just let the water run to the tank from the tube.

    Must I use the tube???

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    the skimmers with the plastic adjustor in the centre can be tuned
    even if you lower the flow, the suction can be adjusted for optimum skimming

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    On 12/26/2001 4:58:31 PM

    Hi Simon,

    What's a rainbar??? Is it the horizontal tube with a row of tiny holes for water outlet? I have that tube, come with the filter but I didn't use it, as I found the position is a bit awkward. I just let the water run to the tank from the tube.

    Must I use the tube???
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    Yah... that's the rain bar. It would be a good idea if you use it. It lowers the water agitation but maintaining a higher flow rate as compared without using it. What filter are you using anyway? If you're using an external, is there a valve.... this valve can be used to lower down the flow rate.

    As for the skimmer, there is a rod thingy in the centre (if you look from the top). Turn it counter clockwise to induce a sucking effect at the surface.
    Cheers!!

    Sherwin Choo
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    Yah... that's the rain bar. It would be a good idea if you use it. It lowers the water agitation but maintaining a higher flow rate as compared without using it. What filter are you using anyway? If you're using an external, is there a valve.... this valve can be used to lower down the flow rate.

    As for the skimmer, there is a rod thingy in the centre (if you look from the top). Turn it counter clockwise to induce a sucking effect at the surface.
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    I know there is this rod thingy in the centre of the skimmer and have been trying to adjust that, the problem is I can only have a small gap at the bottom of the skimmer inorder for the it to be effective to 'suck' in the surface water.[] []

    Tonite I will try to attach the rainbar and see the effect [] []

    p/s : I am using the Ehiem 2228, cannot turn on 'full speed' or else my plants, shrimps and fishes will experience a tidal wave

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    p/s : I am using the Ehiem 2228, cannot turn on 'full speed' or else my plants, shrimps and fishes will experience a tidal wave
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    How big is your tank? I'm also using 2228 at full speed and never experience the tidal wave. my outlet goes into the Denerrle cyclo turbo reactor.

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