New skimmer

[BRENDA TRUITT]

Just purchased Reef Octobus 1000 HOB. Went to CoralVue You Tube video to assemble. So far so good for my 100 gal FOWLER.

 

[Jekyl]

Just purchased Reef Octobus 1000 HOB. Went to CoralVue You Tube video to assemble. So far so good for my 100 gal FOWLER.

I use the classic reef octo. You're going to love it

 

[BRENDA TRUITT]

I use the classic reef octo. You're going to love it

Cup filling to the brim with water. No overflow as long as the top is on. Think its because i was using Algaefix and adding Safe occasionally.

 

[Jekyl]

Cup filling to the brim with water. No overflow as long as the top is on. Think its because i was using Algaefix and adding Safe occasionally.

Mine is a different style so can't help with calibration

 

[Jekyl]

Looks like it needs to be tuned down. If that's the collection up you have it set too high.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Chemicals and additives will drive any skimmer crazy. Always turn off or turn down for at least 4 hours. Skimmers will remove a part of any additive that reaches it

 

[BRENDA TRUITT]

Looks like it needs to be tuned down. If that's the collection up you have it set too high.

Don’t know how to turn down. Waiting on water level to go down; may be the input is too far in water. Supposed to be just above water line. Yes, that is the collection cup. Put rock on top to keep closed.

 

[Jekyl]

Don’t know how to turn down. Waiting on water level to go down; may be the input is too far in water. Supposed to be just above water line. Yes, that is the collection cup. Put rock on top to keep closed.

Shouldn't be a need to hold it on there. I would google or check the manual for how to calibrate.

 

[BRENDA TRUITT]

Chemicals and additives will drive any skimmer crazy. Always turn off or turn down for at least 4 hours. Skimmers will remove a part of any additive that reaches it

Thought I would just let it work until the additives dissipate. Will not add anything else. Had placed an Algone filter in canister filter a few days before receiving my Reef Octopus. Think I’ll remove it, since the directions said it may affect protein skimmer.

 

[Jekyl]

Thought I would just let it work until the additives dissipate. Will not add anything else. Had placed an Algone filter in canister filter a few days before receiving my Reef Octopus. Think I’ll remove it, since the directions said it may affect protein skimmer.

There is also a break in period with skimmers. He's correct though, certain things can make skimmers go nuts.

 

[BRENDA TRUITT]

Shouldn't be a need to hold it on there. I would google or check the manual for how to calibrate.

The amount of info online is slim to none. Will call CoralVue tomorrow. They will probably say it’s the additives, since this is a new skimmer. Will keep you posted.

 

[Jekyl]

Here's the manual I found. You probably already have it, but may help.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Protein skimmers only touch the gph of water flow through them the pump provides. Also it wont take anything out unless its functioning properly. Even than its not like it just overflows all the time with bubbles. Lol. If it does ur not running it right.
D

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

U need to raise ur collection cup or lower the O ring.
If u can lower the water level internally too that would help. 1 or 2"
-d

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

My 1st skimmer was a cpr bak pak. Lol! What a pile.
D

 

[BRENDA TRUITT]

Here's the manual I found. You probably already have it, but may help.

Yes. As u c, very limited instructions. CoralVue has ONE video online, which I used to assemble and get it started. The cup almost immediately filled up, which I think are the additives I had been using prior to upgrading my skimmer.

 

[Jekyl]

Yes. As u c, very limited instructions. CoralVue has ONE video online, which I used to assemble and get it started. The cup almost immediately filled up, which I think are the additives I had been using prior to upgrading my skimmer.

Is there a plug in the bottom of the cup? Could run some hose to a jug on the floor to prevent overflow. May just need some breaking in.

 

[Jekyl]

As long as you did steps 2 through 4 correctly then there isn't any other adjustment it seems.

 

[BRENDA TRUITT]

Is there a plug in the bottom of the cup? Could run some hose to a jug on the floor to prevent overflow. May just need some breaking in.

I’ve been watching it since yesterday. No overflow with the top on. It’s brand new, so… gonna do a little tweaking tomorrow. Try and be patient during the break in period.

 

[BRENDA TRUITT]

U need to raise ur collection cup or lower the O ring.
If u can lower the water level internally too that would help. 1 or 2"
-d

Followed both suggestions. Here it is now: