Skimmer overflow

[Thomasflynn15]

I did a treatment in my display tank and am done now. I know skimmers are notorious for overflowing when you add meds. I did a 25 percent WC, added a bunch of carbon (double the recommended amount for my tank size), ran that for a week, and tried putting on the skimmer. Still overflowing. Do I need more water changes?

 

[My1k]

Hi. Did you try to open valve? My skimmer overflow when valve in close or near close position

 

[Thomasflynn15]

Hi. Did you try to open valve? My skimmer overflow when valve in close or near close position

You mean detach this airline? I did, but it still overflowed

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Its doing its job, its pulling stuff out of the water. I would attach a hose to that outlet and just let it pour out into a bucket until it was done. (Then you will need to mix a some saltwater to replace what was taken out. )

 

[My1k]

My skimmer looks different. I just open and close red valve to control bubbles overflow
I would check manufacture website/ manual for more information

 

[DH78]

Its doing its job, its pulling stuff out of the water. I would attach a hose to that outlet and just let it pour out into a bucket until it was done. (Then you will need to mix a some saltwater to replace what was taken out. )

I second this. This is what I have done in the past. Turn of your ATO, let the skimmer overflow and drain into a bucket, replace the saltwater as the need arises.