EuroReef RS135 users....I need your help!

sjj80 · 05/03/2008, 12:40 AM

My RS135 just doesn't seem to be pulling enough skimmate, the chamber also doesn't seem to have much air in it either but the skimmate I'm getting is a very thick foam.

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In my 90g I have 3 small tangs and two ocellaris clowns, I feed a variety of frozen, pellet and flake daily and of course my tangs are poo machines. I figured after adding livestock I'd have to change my skimmer cup daily but it never seems to fill up enough to need changing! When I do clean out the cup there is thick mud on the neck and lid and very little skimmate in the cup. Am I running my water level inside the skimmer too low???

OneReef · 05/03/2008, 06:38 AM

Could be. You might need to turn the twist pipe on the side a tad more closed to make it to raise the water level in the sump. It might make that 'mud' collecting on the neck to push up and into the cup more. It should produce more skimmate at that point. Maybe not as dark and concentrated, but it will get some more out.

skimmy · 05/03/2008, 09:11 AM

mesh mod that puppy!!

sjm817 · 05/03/2008, 09:39 AM

If you are collecting mud in the neck and not in the cup, the water level is too low. Close the wedge pipe some to raise the water level. The bubbles should break into foam ~ 1/2 way up the neck.

sjj80 · 05/03/2008, 10:43 AM

Thanks everyone! My water level is about 2 inches below the top of the neck, anytime I adjust the pipe, even just a nudge, it overflows into the collection cup. I just can't seem to get the foam/skimmate right.

sjm817 · 05/03/2008, 11:11 AM

Is your output pipe submerged? If so, it should not be.

sjj80 · 05/03/2008, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sjm817
Is your output pipe submerged? If so, it should not be.

No it's not, I've never understood why it comes with the skimmer to begin with.

sjm817 · 05/03/2008, 11:54 AM

Maybe some pics would help

Buddyboy · 06/01/2008, 08:08 AM

Should the water return pipe be removed then? Why would ER set it up this way if it shouldn't be submerged? Should I just cut it down?

Also, what foam level do you recommend I run inside my skimmer? I have an RS-80. The manual states I run it "1.5 to 2" up in the cup section" but I find that too high and have overflow issues when I do. Any ideas?

Thanks for the help!

Esquare · 06/01/2008, 03:22 PM

Tagging along

sailfish2 · 06/01/2008, 03:36 PM

I cut my pipe to just a little above the water. the reason they give you the pipe so you can cut to size. They should have better directions though.

If mine is getting touchy it is usually because the ventura is clogged up with salt. Take it apart and look in the whole, see if you see any. Soak in vinger and clean with a small screw driver. Some times just running hot water through the air intake works.

Heat up water then put tube in the water it will suck it up. Be careful b/c your skimmer well overflow from doing this.

Look at the euro reef thread here. If that does not work call them they will help you out.

Joe

sackman · 06/01/2008, 05:45 PM

Hey Joe do you have a pic of your skimmer Like to see the cutting section that will help a lot thanks

05/03/2008, 12:40 AM	#1
sjj80 Hater of Hair Algae Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,098	EuroReef RS135 users....I need your help! My RS135 just doesn't seem to be pulling enough skimmate, the chamber also doesn't seem to have much air in it either but the skimmate I'm getting is a very thick foam. . In my 90g I have 3 small tangs and two ocellaris clowns, I feed a variety of frozen, pellet and flake daily and of course my tangs are poo machines. I figured after adding livestock I'd have to change my skimmer cup daily but it never seems to fill up enough to need changing! When I do clean out the cup there is thick mud on the neck and lid and very little skimmate in the cup. Am I running my water level inside the skimmer too low??? __________________ 90g, two Korallia 4s, EuroReef RS135 skimmer, trying to upgrade my lighting. Current Tank Info: 90g under rehab!

05/03/2008, 09:39 AM	#4
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	If you are collecting mud in the neck and not in the cup, the water level is too low. Close the wedge pipe some to raise the water level. The bubbles should break into foam ~ 1/2 way up the neck. __________________ - Scott

05/03/2008, 10:43 AM	#5
sjj80 Hater of Hair Algae Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,098	Thanks everyone! My water level is about 2 inches below the top of the neck, anytime I adjust the pipe, even just a nudge, it overflows into the collection cup. I just can't seem to get the foam/skimmate right. __________________ 90g, two Korallia 4s, EuroReef RS135 skimmer, trying to upgrade my lighting. Current Tank Info: 90g under rehab!

05/03/2008, 11:11 AM	#6
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Is your output pipe submerged? If so, it should not be. __________________ - Scott

05/03/2008, 11:54 AM	#8
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Maybe some pics would help __________________ - Scott

05/03/2008, 06:38 AM	#2
OneReef Reef Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: the great South Posts: 3,218	Could be. You might need to turn the twist pipe on the side a tad more closed to make it to raise the water level in the sump. It might make that 'mud' collecting on the neck to push up and into the cup more. It should produce more skimmate at that point. Maybe not as dark and concentrated, but it will get some more out.

05/03/2008, 09:11 AM	#3
skimmy T3am Zissou Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galactic Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 1,123	mesh mod that puppy!!

06/01/2008, 08:08 AM	#9
Buddyboy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 211	Should the water return pipe be removed then? Why would ER set it up this way if it shouldn't be submerged? Should I just cut it down? Also, what foam level do you recommend I run inside my skimmer? I have an RS-80. The manual states I run it "1.5 to 2" up in the cup section" but I find that too high and have overflow issues when I do. Any ideas? Thanks for the help!

06/01/2008, 03:22 PM	#10
Esquare Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lorain, Ohio Posts: 1,954	Tagging along __________________ Eddie Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder with Dwarf Lionfish

06/01/2008, 03:36 PM	#11
sailfish2 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AL Posts: 402	euro I cut my pipe to just a little above the water. the reason they give you the pipe so you can cut to size. They should have better directions though. If mine is getting touchy it is usually because the ventura is clogged up with salt. Take it apart and look in the whole, see if you see any. Soak in vinger and clean with a small screw driver. Some times just running hot water through the air intake works. Heat up water then put tube in the water it will suck it up. Be careful b/c your skimmer well overflow from doing this. Look at the euro reef thread here. If that does not work call them they will help you out. Joe

06/01/2008, 05:45 PM	#12
sackman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 147	Hey Joe do you have a pic of your skimmer Like to see the cutting section that will help a lot thanks