cant get skimmer to skim dry

Mr.Kook · 01/29/2008, 02:59 PM

Ok now i just upgreaded my 28 gal to a 54 bow front. Before i did i had got the coralife super skimmer for the up grade but my old power head went so i put it in the old tank. It worked great got lots of thick gunk out. But now that i have it on the 54 i cant get it to skim any way but wet. I have tryed turning the air down as it said in the instructon manual. but its all the way down and still skimming wet. should i close the valve on the inlet for the water a lil and give it more air????
Im also useing a mag 7 for my return to the tank on the old tank i had a rio 1700. Dont know if that has anything to do with it. since im sure my sump is getting more flow thru it.

luke33 · 01/29/2008, 03:22 PM

Have you tried running ro water down your venturi tube. It may be getting clogged and not pulling enough air and to much water.

Drag Racer · 01/29/2008, 03:56 PM

adjust the water level in the skimmer down a little i believe. The water level is too far up the neck.

Lucky-rc · 01/29/2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally posted by Drag Racer
adjust the water level in the skimmer down a little i believe. The water level is too far up the neck.

Yes this is how I adjust the "thickness" of my skimmate. Once you turn it down a little so it not so high in the neck. If you are not getting the skimming that you feel adaquite, then turn down the flow a little (this will cause you to have to readjust the level in the neck) I fur my air wide open... The more air the more bubles= better skimming.
Lucky

indydog1 · 01/29/2008, 06:17 PM

yes i had the same problem and by adjusting the water level it has taken care of it. and i also have my air wide open. i agree with lucky-rc.

01/29/2008, 02:59 PM	#1
Mr.Kook Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chuck-town, SC Posts: 140	cant get skimmer to skim dry Ok now i just upgreaded my 28 gal to a 54 bow front. Before i did i had got the coralife super skimmer for the up grade but my old power head went so i put it in the old tank. It worked great got lots of thick gunk out. But now that i have it on the 54 i cant get it to skim any way but wet. I have tryed turning the air down as it said in the instructon manual. but its all the way down and still skimming wet. should i close the valve on the inlet for the water a lil and give it more air???? Im also useing a mag 7 for my return to the tank on the old tank i had a rio 1700. Dont know if that has anything to do with it. since im sure my sump is getting more flow thru it.

01/29/2008, 03:56 PM	#3
Drag Racer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Bend, Wi Posts: 1,280	adjust the water level in the skimmer down a little i believe. The water level is too far up the neck. __________________ Why did I start this addictive hobby???????? Its not like I didn't have anything better to do. Link to my DIY HOB Fuge for 4 gallon tank http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1971283 Current Tank Info: 75gal fresh 4 Gallon Pico

01/29/2008, 06:17 PM	#5
indydog1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: round lake, il Posts: 1,590	yes i had the same problem and by adjusting the water level it has taken care of it. and i also have my air wide open. i agree with lucky-rc. __________________ Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself Current Tank Info: 210 gal

01/29/2008, 03:22 PM	#2
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Have you tried running ro water down your venturi tube. It may be getting clogged and not pulling enough air and to much water.