Skimmer Going Crazy

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by ReefBruh, Jul 11, 2011.

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  1. gcarroll

    gcarroll Zoanthid

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    Is it still overflowing?
     
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  3. ReefBruh

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    Yes sir.
     
  4. Nvizn

    Nvizn Montipora Digitata

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    You're 100% sure the water level is the same and no adjustment has been made on the skimmer? Have you attempted to tune the skimmer all the way down?
     
  5. ReefBruh

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    The water level is still the same and I presently have the skimmer on the lowest level possible. I am just gonna have to wait it out until the problem gets out of the system.
     
  6. m2434

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    That seems a bit odd, usually epoxy only messes it up for hours not days. Anything else that could have changed?
     
  7. ReefBruh

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    No sir. That's the only change I have done. Something could be in the water column. What it is I don't know but there has been no change in the activity of fish or coral.

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  9. 2in10

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    I would let the cup fill and remove some of whatever is causing the skimmer to overflow. Maybe do this several times until it stops.
     
  10. ReefBruh

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    Makes sense instead of it recycling itself in the tank.
     
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    It looks like I will be doing mini water changes until it slows down. It is filling up a 5 gallon bucket every 20-25 minutes so everyone it fills. I am replacing fresh salt water for every bucket it fills. So far after 5 gallons the overflowing has cut down about 30 - 40 percent. Make that 25 - 30 percent. I got to happy.
     
  12. gcarroll

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    When was the last time you changed out your carbon? I would think by now, the carbon would have removed any funk that would have been in your water.