Stressed! helpppp

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by starfish2217, Apr 27, 2011.

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  1. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    Alrighty... so! I went ahead and got the 40 gallon tank with the thirty gallon sump. um I have had a bio cube my while three years in the hobby and I know about the stuff.. but now how to set it up... and I don't know much about the skimmer... when I plug it in the bubbles go crazy and come up through the hole of the collection cup. I dont know what kind of skimmer it is.. I can't find an adjustment valve.. Its just in a big tote.. with all the live rock that came with the tank and the pump is in their as well. (that will be a fun project for tomorrow) :shout: Anyways here is the link to the set up I bought Classifieds for Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming - ksl.com

    For now im just focused on getting the skimmer operating correctly in to incorporate air into the water for the rocks and corals.
     
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  3. silor

    silor Sea Dragon

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    Can you post a pic of the skimmer ?
    There might be a way to restrict flow on the pump itself ?
     
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    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    Thats what I was thinking... I'll go snap a pic. It just sucks im not familiar with any of the equipment... but I know that the skimmer and the Rio return pump are both in the bin.. its just hard to see with all the live rock.
     
  5. silor

    silor Sea Dragon

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    You'll get the hang of the new equipment in time ya know..
    Took me a but to get my skimmer dialed in.
     
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    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    I hope... its all so complicated... I really hope I can keep up with it...
     
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    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    K here are some pics.. im honestly confused. I think the skimmer is like on top of the return pump? idk... ahhhhhh this is so hard. lol
     

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  9. silor

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    It's real hard to tell (I'm on my phone)
    Looks like there my be a turnable knob on the outlet ?
    Or the ring on the inlet ?
     
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    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    Maybe Can anyone Identify what kind of skimmer this is?? I have no idea. I'll try fiddling with everything I can.
     
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    Yea I'm sorry I'll check in here tomorrow and see how your coming along
    I have no idea what skimmer that is either lol no help huh ..
    Any way ttyl
     
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    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    Its okay someone on here will know! lol