Yeah I figured that might be the case. Just seemed strange to "forget" to put a logo on your product but I guess it happens. Thanks for the reply.
I touched base with Ultra Reef about the stickers. They decided to stop using the stickers on the skimmer body. They tend to wear down over time or get damaged. They are now displaying the logo and name on the collection cup lid with a more durable 3D type raised “sticker”.
Got it. Makes sense. Thanks for following up!
I think I know my answer, but wanted to double check. On this model: https://www.aquariumspecialty.com/ultra-reef-ukb-120-protein-skimmer.html , there is no way to collect skimmate in an external container right?
I'm not for sure, but it doesn't look like it has a drain built in. That being said, you *could* drill and fit it with something that could work. Not sure if that's what you want/looking to do though.
See response below.
Are you able to disclose when the sale will end? I am going out of town this week and was going to purchase one when I get back, but didn't want to miss the 15% sale
when you first get a skimmer, do not try and set it to skim right away. the skimmer needs to break in. OPEN the effluent adjustment knob all the way and let it run for a few days until you get a stable foam head. Once you get a stable foam trying to push up to the cup, SLOWLY close the effluent a full 360 turn at a time. After each adjustment just leave it for a day, then close it another turn, wait another day (and so on). Once the foam head is stable and high enough to push into the cup, lust leave it and let it do it's thing.
Hi. Thanks so much for the response. I just want to clarify this. So right now I have it closed and letting it run without the cup and it is just aggressively overflowing over the edge. Your suggestion is to OPEN the valve and let it continue to run? I only ask because when I open it, it is like the eruption of mt vesuvius. I don't mind but just want to clarify this is what I need to do. Also when you say open the air what do you mean? The only adjustment option on this device that I see is the main turning knob .
you should have the effluent wide open and the air wide open. post a video of it running. Also how deep are you running it? the skimmer should have a dial for the effluent and the white knob for the air (has airline in bottom)
Sorry, thinking of my 160 which is the older version. mine has a PVC thumb screw to adjust the air. So the white cap on the silencer of the new model isn't adjustable? i was under the impression that cap turned to close off the air intake hole on the side.
