Octopus Skimmer

hessfish125 · 08/28/2013, 08:41 PM

I am new to the craft. I have a 125 gal with a 30 gal sump. My sump went below the skimmer level when I was vacuuming the sand, Ever since I cannot get it to calibrate correctly. The skimmer overflows with foam no matter what setting I put the valve on- all the way open or all the way closed. I have taken the skimmer out and cleaned it completely. Still no changes.

Any help appreciated.

Buzz1329 · 08/28/2013, 09:12 PM

What type of Octopus skimmer do you have>

Tornader · 08/28/2013, 09:15 PM

Is your water outlet from the skimmer above the water level in sump?

hessfish125 · 08/29/2013, 07:28 PM

It is an Octopus Turbine Pump OTP-1000. The label on the skimmer just says "Reef Octopus www.proteinskimmer.com" Here is a link to the type: http://www.reefoctopus.com/product_d...&CurrCateID=54

The 1st one is mine.

Yes the outlet is above the water level. The water used to come out at different speeds based on the amount you tighten or loosen the valve but now it just trickles.

08/28/2013, 08:41 PM	#1
hessfish125 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Lancaster SC Posts: 73	Octopus Skimmer I am new to the craft. I have a 125 gal with a 30 gal sump. My sump went below the skimmer level when I was vacuuming the sand, Ever since I cannot get it to calibrate correctly. The skimmer overflows with foam no matter what setting I put the valve on- all the way open or all the way closed. I have taken the skimmer out and cleaned it completely. Still no changes. Any help appreciated.

08/28/2013, 09:12 PM	#2
Buzz1329 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Staten Island Posts: 2,414	What type of Octopus skimmer do you have> __________________ Current tank info: 180 mixed reef

08/29/2013, 07:28 PM	#4
hessfish125 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Lancaster SC Posts: 73	It is an Octopus Turbine Pump OTP-1000. The label on the skimmer just says "Reef Octopus www.proteinskimmer.com" Here is a link to the type: http://www.reefoctopus.com/product_d...&CurrCateID=54 The 1st one is mine. Yes the outlet is above the water level. The water used to come out at different speeds based on the amount you tighten or loosen the valve but now it just trickles. Last edited by hessfish125; 08/29/2013 at 07:39 PM.

08/28/2013, 09:15 PM	#3
Tornader Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CA Posts: 114	Is your water outlet from the skimmer above the water level in sump?