Is it normal to get TONS of crude when you first start a skimmer? I got sooo much green stuff in the cup that I felt like a horrible person for making my fish swim in that gunk.
First day with a Skimmer
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ritter6788
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It may be breaking in and too watery. What kind of skimmer is it? You may need to lower the internal water level so it doesn't fill up too quickly. Is it a thick, dark, dry foam or watery green skimmate?
On the other hand,
If it's tuned and working properly then yes, it may be cleaning all the excess gunk from your tank. I had a skimmer that wasn't working on my frag tank but when I fixed it, it pulled out a lot of gunk at first then slowed down once the excess was skimmed out.
Yes and no! Yes if you have not changed water recently. It should slow down in a few days.
After the first week, if it is watery and the color of pea soup than maybe you need to adjust the air. Some people like it watery and some people like a dryer mix. Also certain additives and foods make the skimmer go crazy for a short time.
After the first week, if it is watery and the color of pea soup than maybe you need to adjust the air. Some people like it watery and some people like a dryer mix. Also certain additives and foods make the skimmer go crazy for a short time.
SeahorseKeeper
Where's the mysis?
Just wait until you get the thick skim mate that smells like a dead body. :tongue:
Detroit_306
Active Member
1 ounce added to a protein shake after a nice workout
NanoNathan
Well-Known Member
here a vid for ya!!! Dont be THAT guy@!!!
Boy wearing pink boy shorts drinks skimmer cup water - YouTube
Boy wearing pink boy shorts drinks skimmer cup water - YouTube
Steelerfan747
Valuable Member
that is sick crazy and cannot be good at all for you
ironworker
Active Member
that is ob viously a pet store. who in their right mind would let someone do that. if i owned the business i would fire everyone involved. he could get really sick from that
