Wet wet wet skim!

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by NanaReefer, Nov 30, 2011.

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  1. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    What causes a skimmer to produce wet nog?
     
    NanaReefer, Nov 30, 2011
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  2. SPINNER

    SPINNER Fire Shrimp

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    Water level

    Do not know all the reasons this may happen but one is water level to high in skimmer.
     
    SPINNER, Dec 1, 2011
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  3. MrOcean

    MrOcean Bristle Worm

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    Water level is a good one. I've noticed mine skims wet when I tend to overfeed. Also a good cleaning will require a dial adjustment.
     
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  4. PierceEye

    PierceEye Aiptasia Anemone

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    air intake needs adjusting?
     
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  5. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Anyone else gonna chime in here?
     
    NanaReefer, Dec 13, 2011
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  6. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    Water level in sump changing
     
    tom.n.day, Dec 13, 2011
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  7. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    New skimmers make a ton of wet skim while breaking in, thats what mine is up to right now!
     
    ingtar_shinowa, Dec 13, 2011
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  8. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    It is primarily a combination of the above. Air intake adjustment valve, water level height on skimmer, and varying level (evaporation).

    I messed with mine and now it is skimming a lot of water and not much protein. I am going to run it lower water depth until i can get my sump pump back online.
     
    Seano Hermano, Dec 13, 2011
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  9. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Here's the thing. My skimmer is in my Aquafuge which unless the pump is turned off the water level stays the same at all times. Also I've no way to control the air intake. No control valve :( I can impede the intake but can't increase it.
     
    NanaReefer, Dec 14, 2011
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  10. TritonsGarden

    TritonsGarden 3reef Sponsor

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    What brand of skimmer do you have? Can you put something under the skimmer to raise it which will lower the water level?
     
    TritonsGarden, Dec 14, 2011
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