Octopus SRO 3000 issues

[chef_pinky]

So I need some help guys. Bought my tank about 2 months ago, and it came with the super reef octopus 3000int. It is going absolutely crazy though, even with the valve opened all the way. Do I have this set up in too deep of water? Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

[Greenstreet.1]

That’s way to deep. The water line is a little under the valve I have the 1000

 

[Greenstreet.1]

The water level for the 3000 is 6”-10”

 

[chef_pinky]

The water level for the 3000 is 6”-10”

Thank you! Time to sell or trade this one then, just won’t work for this sump....

 

[Greenstreet.1]

Thank you! Time to sell or trade this one then, just won’t work for this sump....

You can build a skimmer stand out of eggcrate

 

[chef_pinky]

You can build a skimmer stand out of eggcrate

Only have 1” of clearance on top of the skimmer

 

[Greenstreet.1]

Only have 1” of clearance on top of the skimmer

Ok. Hope all works out for you with finding a new one.

 

[Potatohead]

Before you sell it make sure there are other options. I doubt there are too many large skimmers with a short overall height that will work in 12" (or whatever) of water.

 

[chef_pinky]

Before you sell it make sure there are other options. I doubt there are too many large skimmers with a short overall height that will work in 12" (or whatever) of water.

I’ll most likely get an external skimmer and plumb it in.

 

[Greenstreet.1]

Last try can you adjust the amount of water in that chamber by controlling the flow rate to that chamber ? Just an idea.

 

[chef_pinky]

Last try can you adjust the amount of water in that chamber by controlling the flow rate to that chamber ? Just an idea.

Not possible sadly, no other section of the sump that will work for this skimmer either. Going to do some research and try and find a good external to set up.