Skimmer

[Reefgirl0412]

My skimmer just started doing this? I have no idea why or how to fix it? Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am only 2 weeks away from adding fish. Just added CUC but idk why all of a sudden my skimmer is acting up. Thank you

 

[vetteguy53081]

Can’t open video but in many cases, issues start with improper water height in the sump

 

[Reefgirl0412]

Can’t open video but in many cases, issues start with improper water height in the sump

 

[Reefgirl0412]

It's hard to explain what it's doing. I replied with a video but idk of you can see. It's like running super fast with big bubbles. It was fine until now.

 

[JumboShrimp]

Generally speaking, you need to crank things way down. The bubbles should 'hang out' (fairly stable) up the neck, at the very bottom of the collection cup or slightly lower-- and just occasionally get pushed up slowly to burst at the cups lid.

 

[Reefgirl0412]

Generally speaking, you need to crank things way down. The bubbles should 'hang out' (fairly stable) up the neck, at the very bottom of the collection cup or slightly lower-- and just occasionally get pushed up slowly to burst at the cups lid.

You mean adjust the water level?

 

[Reefgirl0412]

You mean adjust the water level?

You mean adjust the water level?

I think it's because I added marine pure blocks. I'm just going to give it a couple of days and see what's going on

 

[JumboShrimp]

Mine is a recirculating skimmer, so zi can play with the incoming water and the incoming air mix.

 

[Freenow54]

You may have answered your own question. If it was running ok before, then my advice is not to adjust it. What I have to do periodically, is take it out wash it ie run it with a bleach solution. Take it apart and clean it . You may have a blockage in the air line. Then rinse it very thoroughly . I run mine for about a day it tap water