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Skimmer help
- Thread starter Foxchase
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I don’t personally know that particular skimmer. However there are a few skimmer “rules”
First off are you certain you have it at the correct water level. Skimmers generally have to sit in the water at a certain height. (This is not the case with a dual pump skimmer) As an example my reef octopus sits in 9 inches of water. And does not like that water height to change.
secondly. You need to adjust the flow going thru the skimmer and this is were I believe your issue is. I can see in the video that bubbles are foaming right out the top of the skimmer you need to dial the skimmer back. I believe your bubble issue down low is simply backup from the incredible.... actually excessive amount of foam being generated. For more detailed help please post the brand type and size of skimmer and system volume.
First off are you certain you have it at the correct water level. Skimmers generally have to sit in the water at a certain height. (This is not the case with a dual pump skimmer) As an example my reef octopus sits in 9 inches of water. And does not like that water height to change.
secondly. You need to adjust the flow going thru the skimmer and this is were I believe your issue is. I can see in the video that bubbles are foaming right out the top of the skimmer you need to dial the skimmer back. I believe your bubble issue down low is simply backup from the incredible.... actually excessive amount of foam being generated. For more detailed help please post the brand type and size of skimmer and system volume.
If it is a new skimmer dial it back and take cup off and let it run till it calms down it will take a few days then dial back up and put top back on and you are good to go.
To me, it looks like the bubbles are coming from where the pump goes into the skimmer part at the bottom. It's a SCA-301. In a 40B with a 20 sump. About 50-55g total water volume.
Give it a chance to break in, like a week. It will stop.
Check the venturi on the skimmer and make sure that it's all the way in place. It's possible that it may be loose and forcing air bubble out through the gap. Also whilst you are at it, make sure the venturi isn't cracked. The picture is just for reference
It's used. I thought that was only for new ones?
I did clean it with vinegar before putting it in my tank.
Nope. Used ones will act weird and micro bubble all over for a few days too.
So I took a second look and i noticed the air isn't coming from where I originally thought. It's coming through the pipe that you use to make adjustments at the bottom. Any ideas?
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Looking at this video review it seems to be normal for this type of skimmer. Notice micro bubbles by blue tube.
SCA-301 65 gallon Protein Skimmer
www.scaquariums.com
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