Skim Pipe Trick: keep your Filter running during water change
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
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► In today’s pro tip I share a skim pipe trick I’m using EVERY TIME I do a water change on aquariums with a skim pipe.
First things first, a skim pipe is a lily pipe with a build in surface skimmer. If you don't own one yet, you can buy one here:
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Now to the problem that needs to be solved:
A skim pipe will siphon air when the water level goes below the rim of the skim pipe body and the floater emersed. As a consequence you have to turn of the filter. Which can harm the beneficial filter bacteria, depending how long it takes before you switch the filter back on.
Maybe you are using cold RO water right from the tap (like I do) and you rely on the thermo Filter to heat ip the fresh water to normal temperature. This doesn’t work, until you are able to switch the filter back on.
Now to the solution:
A skim pipe replacement kit contains 2 elements, the floater and the bottom plug for flow regulation. And guess what, that very same bottom plug, fits perfectly from the top instead of the floater and seals the skim pipe nice and neat.
Simply swap the floater for a secondary bottom plug from the replacement kit and enjoy your water change while keeping your filter on all the time.
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Cheers
Jurijs
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that was the most simple video I have seen in Aquascaping videos and not complicated at all, and it has been the most valuable pro tip I have used since starting this hobby! The small things are sometimes the biggest things. Loved it and thank you so much! Keep up the goo work
This is great, this will be so beneficial to the bacteria. It’s been one of my concerns with how frequently aquascapers have to change water. I have a spare of those and I will definitely be doing this.
Keep them coming Jurijs!
If you have a spare lilypipe, it’s great for cleaning
I came here looking for something different but I was hooked watching you. The way you talk and explain really resonates with me and I also like the fact that you go straight to the point. Good job! You have gained one more subscriber 😊
lol! So simple but so awesome.
You welcome, feel free to share with some who needs to see it
Woohoo, the end cap and the zip tie trick is absolutely fantastic. A zillion thanks!
the zip tie is "bonus" and I even haven't mentioned it :D
@@JurijsJutjajevs it is a really nice bonus. This should have been the 25k giveaway. :D
A zip tie as a giveaway? Haha 😆
Jurijs, a simple but great solution. thanks for sharing
simple but effective... trying this next time... good tip buddy
You welcome 🙏
Hello James Dean!
So basic but so ingenious lol. Thanks for the tip. :)
I really love your videos!
Informative, interesting and beautiful, especially the themes you chose are always very great decision!
Thank you so much for everything!😍🙏
You welcome, really appreciate your feedback and support! Share with your friends and followers if you want 😉
@@JurijsJutjajevs For sure I will💪
Hey I do the same thing but I use a beer cap to seal it.. the suction of the filter just keeps it in place and ofcourse you can enjoy drinking the bottle while waiting till its filled again :)
That’s an awesome hack I will try it 😉 🍻
Very Smart. Noticed your Twinstar sterilizer is positioned vertically? Interested to know the reason behind this 👍🏻
Doesn’t block the light this way and also doesn’t trap bubbles underneath which will expand lifetime + everyone’s asking about it 😜
Jurijs Jutjajevs thanks for taking the time to reply.
Hi! Nice video series!
I also had this issue with cold osmose water. So I came up with the Idea to mix the cold and hot water before the osmosis system.
This work pretty well ! Since this modification. I don't worry anymore about water temperature during water change!
CHeers
Yes if only you can have a thermostat that will feed RO unit with perfectly tempered tap water it’s perfect solution
Having a thermostat before or after the RO system was my first though! However It's to much electric power for the plug I have under my sink. This is why I installed on both lines, cold and warm, a T shape with a faucet. Once the opening is set, the temperature is stable over time.
A simple but good way. 👍😎👨🌾
simple things are the best ;)
What's the dimension of this aqua?
Great tip jurijs will have to try that on my next water change
Glad you like it, please let me know how it has worked for you
Hi jurijs did water change and your tip worked great thanks
I saw this video when it came out last year, but today I noticed the black zip-tie on your skimmer. I'm guessing it keeps the skimmer height stable. It would have been a nice addition the "pro-tip" series.
I saved this one for future video 😉
ok..... that is just sorted my next 6 water changes tomorrow :)
perfect!
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Thanks for the tip!! Is it possible to put the outtake on the left side of the tank and the intake on the right? :)
If you can do it, then it’s possible
@@JurijsJutjajevs :)
Nice tips
Useful indeed ! 😁 thanks for sharing
I think this replacement parts should be sold together with every skim pipe
Any tips on adjusting the skimmer intake? I'm having trouble finding the correct balance and the skimmer hasn't really been doing much lately.
Hi there, thanks for sharing ,useful tip.👏👏
You welcome Terry, this one ☝️ is so simple but gold 😉
That’s a great tip Juris, I notice you have a rubber band on the skimmer part, Do you have problems with it bobbing. After a few day my skimmer always starts bobbing and sucks loads of air in to the filter. A small well placed elastic band fixes this. Problem solved. May be a short hack video there for you.
it has something to do with increasing or decreasing suction of the filter due to variables. Not having a safety rim on the skim part is a massive construction error in all skim pipes I have seen. the rubber band or him tie as in my case solves the problem.
good ideal !
You´re the Ayrton Senna of Aquascaping.
I had too look up Ayrton Senna, I take it as a compliment, thank you
I can see you use a zip tie on a skimmer, so filter does not pull air bubbles... Just an idea for another pro tip!
I know 😜 saved it for an extra video myself
Thanks!
Does it make much of a difference for the flow of a tank if the surface skimmer is closer to the front glass vs the outlet pipe?
Intresting, thanks a lot 💪🏼😉😉
I always have the same problem, this is why I changed the glass pipes, back to the old Eheim skimmer. Sorry can't buy just a replacement part here.
You can also use a piece of clear film and a rubber band as a cheap DIY solution
@@JurijsJutjajevs Too much hustle for a man in constant rush that doesn't have enough time for 4 aquariums.
Hey Jurijs! Can you tell me please what`s the difference between Eheim 350 and Glass skimmer? I`m having Eheim 350 and i lost a lot of small fish trapping in it. Thank you!
Thanks. Keep up with the tips! :D
Nice tips for the carpet planted bottem tanks (wow thats a mouth full there)
But the people with the Cosmetic Sand bottem cant do this, the inflow (lily) will blast all the sand everywhere on impact i think...
You made me consider doing a carpet in my new project, haha !
I would do the same with a cosmetic sand, the water flow from the lily pipe is gently, I think so 😆
love your videos man !! thanks for all
just a question, when I see your waterchange... you dont use drip technic? no problem with filling so rapidly with the osmose speed? thanks
Not at all
@@JurijsJutjajevs oh ok, I was thinking doing something simular but was afraid of water speed... so for just evaporation it's not to rapid? and for waterchange same? not to rapid? sorry for theses question.. it's just because i will have some rare schrimps and dont want to see dead ;) (sorry for my english) - and thanks for your reply ! your video are amazing!!! and even my children love it, very pleasant and relaxing (even for my children who don't understand english lol)
Hi Jurijs,
When you will go to prepare the ground of a new tank with tropica soil, is raccomanded or not to you use also a substrate together it like the ADA power sand? Or only tropica powder will be ok? Ciao from Dani
It’s not necessary, but you can make use it additional substrate materials. For the most part I simply use only tropica soil
This is actually really helpful. I can’t wait till water change day now 😂 (Wednesdays :)). I have a question. I seen you have a zip tie on the skimmer. Is that to keep it from going underwater accidently? Thanks for the video!
Yes kind of a DIY safety feature. The skim pipe floater doesn’t have any stopper so if it goes down all the way the air below the floater will be suck into the filter and the floater won’t float any more and fish can get inside
@@JurijsJutjajevs Yea, I've had that issue very recently with a tropical storm hitting (I"m from Texas). Quite a few times the power would go out for a split second and the skimmer would get sucked in cause the filter would stop then start. So I just took it out and then snails were curious and giong in x.x I will steal your diy tech, it's incredibly useful. Thank you for responding. Have a nice day!
@@JurijsJutjajevs Brilliant tip. I get this problem. I am definitely trying this out.
There seems to be another little trick you aren't sharing there too Jurijs... That zip tie on the top portion of the skimmer. ;)
I’ve been waiting for you to point this out, more in an upcoming video 😂
To prevent this damn thing from jumping like crazy all day long 😉
Haha 😂 you know, the pain is real #jumpingskimmer lol 😂
Great tip Jurijs! Question I do have is about the LED lighting which I am using a Current USA LED on mine and I know you have mentioned it before about the moon lighting mode effecting algae growth and lowering the percentage to like 3%. Mine was set at 10%. Your thoughts
false blue light is stressing plants at night, if you compare the intensity of the real moonlight with the sunlight, one would have to run the "blue moonlight" at around 0,003% power or something .. so everyone's fake blue moonlight is stressing the plants like if you try to sleep while the lights are on.
Thank you for the quick response and I totally understand Jurijs. Thank you!
I have an Ada cube Garden 60-F 60X30X18, 18cm high. It's a shame that there is no skimmer for this aquarium :(
I tried the skimmer eheim 350, it is too big... Thanks a lot for your videos :)
The eheim skim350 is too big? Really? In this case you try an overflow box for Aquariums, I think they Are quite compact on the inside
@@JurijsJutjajevs
I thought about it, but for the aesthetics it's not so good :)
Maybe one has to invent a nice looking and compact overflow box or a mini skimmer - hey 👋 Eheim 😃
@@JurijsJutjajevs Yes, Eheim! Help us! :)
Interessting 👍
Iscritto
Does anyone else have a problem with this skimmer sucking air in to the filter?
All the time 😅 to be honest I’m tired of it!!!
@@JurijsJutjajevs Haha, me to this doesn't cause any problems for the filter right?
The noise is killing me softly, so I keep swapping the floater and the replacement plug on top
Is that your real name or did a cat jumped on your keyboard? lol jk
Real af
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Jurijs, im Ernst: Deine traumhafte Arbeit in Ehren, aber bitte versuch doch nicht besonders Englisch zu klingen. Das lässt dich noch deutscher klingen.
That’s niche 🤣
First
Thanks 😊
Nice tips