My Skimmer Keeps Overflowing!

dzuckerm · 11/29/2010, 01:41 PM

I set up a 180gallon with 60gallon sump about two months ago.
I installed an in sump Reef Octopus Extreme XP 3000 skimmer at the same time. It's been pulling out a lot of junk and I'm happy about that. But the damn thing keeps overflowing out of nowhere.
I run the bubble line near the top of the rim, and usually thats fine. but every so often I'll wake up and find the cup has overflowed all over the place.
Im not sure why its happening. Should I run the bubble line lower down? thanks for your help!

90ct · 11/29/2010, 01:51 PM

Check your water level. If it's in check, clean the venturi. Normally, those 2 will cause your skimmer overflows.

James404 · 11/29/2010, 02:16 PM

Raise the skimmer up some more, if its overflowing 9 times out of 10 its because its in too much water or because the venturi is clogged.

dzuckerm · 11/30/2010, 12:36 AM

thanks guys! I will check the venturi and double check the water level.

Pacman910 · 11/30/2010, 12:57 AM

if the power fails, when it comes back the skimmer overflows because of the change of water level. May be thats what happens every now and then.

wantacookie · 11/30/2010, 01:52 AM

It's probably a clogged venturi.

Trevenator · 11/30/2010, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James404

Raise the skimmer up some more, if its overflowing 9 times out of 10 its because its in too much water or because the venturi is clogged.

I had a problem with my old skimmer overflowing but siting it on 4 layers of eggcrate took care of it. Never had any problems with it after that.

cmtbears21 · 11/30/2010, 10:24 AM

My skimmer started overflowing and it was because it was in too much water. I ended up having to prop it up with eggcrate as well. I also had to keep an eye on it anytime the power went out because of water level changes.

11/29/2010, 01:41 PM	#1
dzuckerm Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 34	My Skimmer Keeps Overflowing! I set up a 180gallon with 60gallon sump about two months ago. I installed an in sump Reef Octopus Extreme XP 3000 skimmer at the same time. It's been pulling out a lot of junk and I'm happy about that. But the damn thing keeps overflowing out of nowhere. I run the bubble line near the top of the rim, and usually thats fine. but every so often I'll wake up and find the cup has overflowed all over the place. Im not sure why its happening. Should I run the bubble line lower down? thanks for your help!

11/29/2010, 02:16 PM	#3
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Raise the skimmer up some more, if its overflowing 9 times out of 10 its because its in too much water or because the venturi is clogged. __________________ 80g Deep Blue Rimless - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2651295 225g Reef Savvy SPS Dominant - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1945361

11/30/2010, 01:52 AM	#6
wantacookie Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 219	It's probably a clogged venturi. __________________ Current Tank Description 40b w/ DIY stand and DIY 29g sump/fuge

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11/29/2010, 01:51 PM	#2
90ct Registered Member. Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 67	Check your water level. If it's in check, clean the venturi. Normally, those 2 will cause your skimmer overflows.

11/30/2010, 12:36 AM	#4
dzuckerm Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 34	thanks guys! I will check the venturi and double check the water level.

11/30/2010, 12:57 AM	#5
Pacman910 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 6	if the power fails, when it comes back the skimmer overflows because of the change of water level. May be thats what happens every now and then.

11/30/2010, 10:24 AM	#8
cmtbears21 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 66	My skimmer started overflowing and it was because it was in too much water. I ended up having to prop it up with eggcrate as well. I also had to keep an eye on it anytime the power went out because of water level changes.