Octopus Skimmer Not Working

hessfish125 · 09/01/2013, 07:06 PM

I posted a previous thread but have not been able to get any feedback. Thought I would try one more time.

While cleaning the sand, my sump went way low. The skimmer ran for a few minutes dry before I realized it was low.

I cannot get the skimmer to calibrate for cleaning any more. No matter where the gate valve is set, the collection cup eventually fills up with clear water and little foam and overflows.

Here is a link to my skimmer schematics on ReefOctopus.com:
http://www.reefoctopus.com/download/...OPS1000INT.pdf

tank details: 125 gal tank with 30 gal sump. fish and soft coral

pdfrogman · 09/01/2013, 08:38 PM

make sure the venturi on the pump is clear and not restricted

09/01/2013, 07:06 PM	#1
hessfish125 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Lancaster SC Posts: 73	Octopus Skimmer Not Working I posted a previous thread but have not been able to get any feedback. Thought I would try one more time. While cleaning the sand, my sump went way low. The skimmer ran for a few minutes dry before I realized it was low. I cannot get the skimmer to calibrate for cleaning any more. No matter where the gate valve is set, the collection cup eventually fills up with clear water and little foam and overflows. Here is a link to my skimmer schematics on ReefOctopus.com: http://www.reefoctopus.com/download/...OPS1000INT.pdf tank details: 125 gal tank with 30 gal sump. fish and soft coral

09/01/2013, 08:38 PM	#2
pdfrogman Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, NJ Posts: 269	make sure the venturi on the pump is clear and not restricted