Question about protein skimmer

Areeflover · Apr 20, 2019

Hey guys can y'all post what an running protein skimmer should look like when running optimally

Mjrenz · Apr 20, 2019

Areeflover said:
Hey guys can y'all post what an running protein skimmer should look like when running optimally

What kind of skimmer are you using?

Areeflover · Apr 20, 2019

Old reef octopus

Mjrenz · Apr 20, 2019

Do you have the cover for it? You'll need it for proper operation. To adjust it correctly take the cup off and slowly adjust the level of the foam to look like this pic. Then put the cup back on

Areeflover · Apr 20, 2019

I can't seem to find the lid anywhere

Mjrenz · Apr 21, 2019

Areeflover said:
I can't seem to find the lid anywhere

You'll end up getting salt splattering all over and foam building up and spilling out without the lid. I'd recommend trying to get a replacement to avoid a mess

Areeflover · Apr 21, 2019

Is that what it should look like?

leepink23 · Apr 21, 2019

Areeflover said:
Is that what it should look like?

That needs to be dialed way down imo, try to get the large bubbles to start at the bottom of the neck

Mjrenz · Apr 21, 2019

Areeflover said:
Is that what it should look like?

The lid, yes, but your water level is too high. Take the cup off and adjust it like the pic I posted above. Make tiny adjustments to the valve and wait for the level to stabilize until you try to adjust it again