Sump Help - Stagnant Skimmer chamber

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The water surface in my skimmer chamber seems to be stagnant.
This is a Sapphire 34, I have the water level above the 'Fish' cut out.
What would you do? The Skimmer chamber and refugium chambers what levels are connected.
Should I lower the water level? See images and THANK YOU

sapphire34_2.jpg sump-3.jpg sump-2.jpg
 
Maybe put a small powerhead in that chamber. Aim it slightly towards the surface to keep that scum from forming. It will also help keep detritus suspended a bit longer to help more of it to get picked up by the skimmer.
 
agreed ! I have a small maxi jet with a foam strainer on the intake .Keeps the crud from building & chaeto tumbling etc.
 

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