Lots of foam!

[ReefGirl87]

I have a 90 gallon with a RS-100 sump system. My tank has been running for 8 days and I started acquiring foam buildup in my sump where the hose sends water into the filter sock. Any suggestions as to what this means or how to take care of it?

 

[Daddy-o]

Maybe get rid of the filter sock for now, your tank is very young.
Cheers! Mark

 

[Daddy-o]

do you have a pic.? should settle out on its own

 

[ReefGirl87]

 

[lapin]

Howdy and welcome
Have you tried changing the sock?

 

[ReefGirl87]

Howdy and welcome
Have you tried changing the sock?

I have pulled it out and rinsed it thoroughly as it is only a week old. I am cycling the tank with a few damsels, does anyone think it could be too much ammonia?

 

[Dj City]

It's just from using a brand new sock.
It will go away in time. Usually about a week.

This is the reason they say to soak new sick in ro/di or tank water outside the system before use.
If you have a skimmer, it should be going crazy right now.

 

[ReefGirl87]

It's just from using a brand new sock.
It will go away in time. Usually about a week.

This is the reason they say to soak new sick in ro/di or tank water outside the system before use.
If you have a skimmer, it should be going crazy right now.

I did actually soak it for a couple hours outside of the tank prior to use, it ran for 6 days before it started foaming. I currently do not have a skimmer as there is nothing to skim yet.