Protein skimmer

[torchreefer]

I have a red sea max e 250

When I run my protein skimmer I get a Dino outbreak. When I turn it off it resolves the problem.

Few questions.
-do I need the protein skimmer?
- how do I solve this issue?

 

[piranhaman00]

What are your water parameters?

 

[torchreefer]

Sg. 1.025
81 degrees
Ph 8.1
Alk 8
Mag 1200
Calcium 400

 

[piranhaman00]

Nutrients

 

[torchreefer]

Nitrate .2
Phosphate .1

 

[The_Paradox]

They are asking about phosphorus and nitrate. If it is a nutrient problem, just start skimming dryer.

 

[torchreefer]

How do you skim dryer?

 

[The_Paradox]

How do you skim dryer?

Lower the water column in the skimmer.

 

[torchreefer]

Thank you. Will that stop Dino from from forming?