Is my bubble king running properly?

[PegasisR]

Just wanted to ask if my skimmer is running properly or theres something I'm doing incorrectly? Thanks!

 

[Mjrenz]

Your water level is too high, you need to lower it

 

[Mjrenz]

Your water level is too high, you need to lower it

To clarify: water level inside the skimmer body. If you take the collection cup off and adjust the level of foam to the top of the neck on the skimmer body it should do better. You will probably need to adjust it more later on after the skimmer is broken in but right now you're taking out too much water

 

[Keepswiming]

Grab a skimmer stand and you should be good. I have the same skimmer.

 

[PegasisR]

To clarify: water level inside the skimmer body. If you take the collection cup off and adjust the level of foam to the top of the neck on the skimmer body it should do better. You will probably need to adjust it more later on after the skimmer is broken in but right now you're taking out too much water

Is that correct?

 

[badfinger]

What watts are you running the skimmer at?

 

[Mjrenz]

Grab a skimmer stand and you should be good. I have the same skimmer.

That make sense, with how low the discharge is on that skimmer it probably does need a stand

 

[PegasisR]

Grab a skimmer stand and you should be good. I have the same skimmer.

I have one XD the skimmers at 8 inches give or take!

 

[PegasisR]

What watts are you running the skimmer at?

50

 

[badfinger]

Your watts are too high.Set it at about 28-36watts.... my "perfect" spot is 34watts for my bio load.

I also think you need to be around 8.5-9.5" for depth, but could be wrong on that

 

[Mortie31]

50

Turn your watts down to about 28 as a start, you want a sump water level of between 8-9” and then set you outlet pipe to about 30% closed. There is a very good bubbleking forum on reef central if you need more info

 

[PegasisR]

Turn your watts down to about 28 as a start, you want a sump water level of between 8-9” and then set you outlet pipe to about 30% closed. There is a very good bubbleking forum on reef central if you need more info

Is this correct?

 

[badfinger]

Is this correct?

Your outlet will need to be adjusted, but not a bad start depending on your bio load. What size of tank is this on?

My BK is sitting at 34watts, I think 9" for depth, and 55% closed. Most people dont want to go past the 50%mark, but hasn't bothered me much. If people have to go past the 50% mark, they should probably raise their water depth in the sump.

 

[PegasisR]

Your outlet will need to be adjusted, but not a bad start depending on your bio load. What size of tank is this on?

My BK is sitting at 34watts, I think 9" for depth, and 55% closed. Most people dont want to go past the 50%mark, but hasn't bothered me much. If people have to go past the 50% mark, they should probably raise their water depth in the sump.

I'm running it on a 525xl.... I know its overkill but just wanted to get it to carry over for a future upgrade

 

[badfinger]

What model 180?

 

[PegasisR]

What model 180?

200 dc

 

[badfinger]

200 dc

Ya.. a but over sized. I have the same model on a 150gallon, and I think it barely runs consistent on my tank.

You will want to get a neck cleaner, it helped with mine being consistent. I would raise your water to 9" and start at about 50% closed and adjust accordingly. Plus set your watts at 34. I think it will be a good start for you

 

[PegasisR]

Ya.. a but over sized. I have the same model on a 150gallon, and I think it barely runs consistent on my tank.

You will want to get a neck cleaner, it helped with mine being consistent. I would raise your water to 9" and start at about 50% closed and adjust accordingly. Plus set your watts at 34. I think it will be a good start for you

Only problem is that the pump cant fit beside my skimmer on its stand... are there any good stands that could fit both?

 

[PegasisR]

Ya.. a but over sized. I have the same model on a 150gallon, and I think it barely runs consistent on my tank.

You will want to get a neck cleaner, it helped with mine being consistent. I would raise your water to 9" and start at about 50% closed and adjust accordingly. Plus set your watts at 34. I think it will be a good start for you

Could you also take a picture of your skimmer body and things if it's not to much to ask, please?

 

[PegasisR]

What about the airline tubbing? The fatter one... is it pulled out or pushed in more? Any tinkering with that? @badfinger