Help with new Tunze 9001 skimmer.

[aquatic_dad]

Help! I just installed the Tunze 9001 and not sure if it’s supposed to do this. I have never had a skimmer before.
1- is the foam level good?
2- is the foaming in the back normal?
3- why is there tiny bubbles in my display tank (see last few seconds in video)?

 

[Midrats]

I can't see the video.

 

[aquatic_dad]

I can't see the video.

Updated post

 

[Midrats]

There's audio but no video.

 

[Midrats]

Ok, was able to view the vid. It looks like you need to raise it up a little. Did you take note of the little wavy line on the skimmer? That is the recommended immersion depth. In which of the configurations do you have the pump installed?

 

[aquatic_dad]

Ok, was able to view the vid. It looks like you need to raise it up a little. Did you take note of the little wavy line on the skimmer? That is the recommended immersion depth. In which of the configurations do you have the pump installed?

Yes I have the water level at or slightly below the wavy line. The pump is in the stock config

 

[Midrats]

They can take a few days to break in. Filter floss and socks, along with certain additives can make them over foam. The escaping bubbles will subside. Do they still come with the bubble trap? Using that during the break in helps. Post this in the Tunze forum. If by Monday you don't see any improvements Roger will get you all fixed up.

 

[aquatic_dad]

They can take a few days to break in. Filter floss and socks, along with certain additives can make them over foam. The escaping bubbles will subside. Do they still come with the bubble trap? Using that during the break in helps. Post this in the Tunze forum. If by Monday you don't see any improvements Roger will get you all fixed up.

Thank you very much. Yes the bubble trap coarse foam is already installed. Will wait and see

 

[a.t.t.r]

Raise it up a little and possibly flip the direction of the skimmer. Depending on how the water is moving past the skimmer it could be sucking the bubbles out. Also open your air valve to 100 percent. BTW how did you remount the magnet to that side?

 

[aquatic_dad]

Raise it up a little and possibly flip the direction of the skimmer. Depending on how the water is moving past the skimmer it could be sucking the bubbles out. Also open your air valve to 100 percent. BTW how did you remount the magnet to that side?

My return pump is underneath the skimmer, since this is the only place I could fit in the AIO sump.

I removed the magnet and siliconed it to the side so it fits in this middle chamber.

 

[a.t.t.r]

My return pump is underneath the skimmer, since this is the only place I could fit in the AIO sump.

I removed the magnet and siliconed it to the side so it fits in this middle chamber.

if that dosnt hold well acetone works perfectly for binding the two together and takes about an hour to dry. And that also may be your issue if a pump is sitting that close to it.