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05/03/2011, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Texas
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Skimmer trouble
I added my reef octopus model 200 about three weeks ago. It was used. I have it in about 9-10" of water it is recommended to be between 8-10".
It doesn't seem to be pushing the foam all the way up to the collection cup, it stops just an inch or so from the neck.. Any thoughts on what I can do? I have played with the depth of the water going from 8-10" and waiting a few days. Here are a few pics that may help....
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150 gallon, 3 AI Sol Blues with Controller, Reef Octopus Skimmer, Mag 9.5 Return, 4 Hydor pumps for flow, and a 60 gallon sump which includes a 12 gallon refugium. 34 gallon Red Sea w LED upgrade, |
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05/03/2011, 08:20 PM
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FMMAS Executive Director
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Fargo ND
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Skim wetter.
Your water level (IMO) should be near the base of the collection cup (internal water level btw). But it all depends on your bio load.
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"My advise is, always look at their aquarium before you take their advise. Because alot of people give advise and they havnt got a clue" ~David Saxby~ "Only after the last tree's cut and the last river poisoned only after the last fish is caught will you find that money cannot be eaten" ~Lamb of God~ Current Tank Info: 125g DT, 45g sump ---- 57g Illuminata, custom sump |
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05/03/2011, 08:50 PM
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Location: Texas
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I only have a lrg regal, small yellow tang, two sm clowns and a few LPS in a 120.
I'm not sure how to adjust the internal water level... Am I missing something on the pump?
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150 gallon, 3 AI Sol Blues with Controller, Reef Octopus Skimmer, Mag 9.5 Return, 4 Hydor pumps for flow, and a 60 gallon sump which includes a 12 gallon refugium. 34 gallon Red Sea w LED upgrade, |
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05/03/2011, 09:00 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Virginia Beach
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key words fro m Metal Man "bio load" leave it alone and check it in a couple days
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