need help setting up a clean up 75 skimmer

rpc07 · 02/06/2010, 03:12 PM

I have a clean up 75 skimmer and i am having trouble setting it up it is in the sump when i turn it on i set the water line in the skimmer to where it says it should be but the cup just fills up with water then i have to dump it after 10-15 minutes, how long before i notice the skimmer doing anything useful and i dont have to keep dumping tank water back into the sump? or am i doing something wrong ?

Thanks, Ryan

celano · 02/06/2010, 06:39 PM

I'm not familiar with this skimmer but as a general rule try setting the water level as low as possible in the skimmer for a week or so to let is break in. After that try making small adjustments till you find the sweet spot.

tkeracer619 · 02/06/2010, 06:51 PM

It could be in too deep of water.

A pic is going to be helpful here.

rpc07 · 02/06/2010, 06:51 PM

im pretty sure the water level adjustment is set as low as it goes right now and it foams up into the collection cup but then the foam turns back into water and fills the cup up its in my sump and not making a mess should i just leave it alone and let it run?

Its only in about 5 inches of water

patsfan1130 · 02/06/2010, 07:18 PM

Make sure the venturi is not clogged. This will often cause the very problem you are experiencing.

rpc07 · 02/06/2010, 07:20 PM

not sure what that is i am new to this game and this is the first time this skimmer is being turned on is it normal for that to be clogged?

aries70 · 02/06/2010, 08:42 PM

Pump to big ? Won Brothers say 300 gph

rpc07 · 02/06/2010, 08:52 PM

im using the pump that comes with the skimmer

aries70 · 02/06/2010, 09:20 PM

Is there a sponge on the outlet ? try taking it off and running the skimmer sometimes the sponges are to restrictive and cause flooding other then that I have nothing

rpc07 · 02/06/2010, 09:26 PM

i'll give it a shot, if that doesnt work tomorrow im calling the place i got it because thats what they use on there dt tanks so they should be able to help me out

rpc07 · 02/06/2010, 09:33 PM

Running it without the sponge seems to be a little better but water is still collecting in the cup, only other thing i can thing of is the pump they sell with it is to strong or something is wrong with it either way the guys at the lfs will deal with it tomorrow thanks for the help

rpc07 · 02/06/2010, 10:15 PM

Another question i have is could this overflow problem have anything to do with the tank still cycling? its coming close to the end of the cycle which is why i started running it, just curious if it could have anything do to with that?

02/06/2010, 03:12 PM	#1
rpc07 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 272	need help setting up a clean up 75 skimmer I have a clean up 75 skimmer and i am having trouble setting it up it is in the sump when i turn it on i set the water line in the skimmer to where it says it should be but the cup just fills up with water then i have to dump it after 10-15 minutes, how long before i notice the skimmer doing anything useful and i dont have to keep dumping tank water back into the sump? or am i doing something wrong ? Thanks, Ryan

02/06/2010, 06:51 PM	#3
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	It could be in too deep of water. A pic is going to be helpful here. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

02/06/2010, 07:18 PM	#5
patsfan1130 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Woburn, Ma Posts: 2,010	Make sure the venturi is not clogged. This will often cause the very problem you are experiencing. __________________ My cat's breath smells like cat food Member of the Boston Reefers Society Current Tank Info: 75g lps, 90g sps, 120g mixed, 180 nem tank, 300g reef, 600g up & coming reef

02/06/2010, 08:42 PM	#7
aries70 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Plattsburgh, NY Posts: 347	Pump to big ? Won Brothers say 300 gph __________________ Bordem Does Strange Things Current Tank Info: 65G tank, 250W DE, DIY 4" 6 Foot O3 Reactor/ Skimmer , Tunze 6055, Seio P1000/1500

02/06/2010, 09:20 PM	#9
aries70 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Plattsburgh, NY Posts: 347	Is there a sponge on the outlet ? try taking it off and running the skimmer sometimes the sponges are to restrictive and cause flooding other then that I have nothing __________________ Bordem Does Strange Things Current Tank Info: 65G tank, 250W DE, DIY 4" 6 Foot O3 Reactor/ Skimmer , Tunze 6055, Seio P1000/1500

02/06/2010, 06:39 PM	#2
celano Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 910	I'm not familiar with this skimmer but as a general rule try setting the water level as low as possible in the skimmer for a week or so to let is break in. After that try making small adjustments till you find the sweet spot.

02/06/2010, 07:20 PM	#6
rpc07 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 272	not sure what that is i am new to this game and this is the first time this skimmer is being turned on is it normal for that to be clogged?

02/06/2010, 08:52 PM	#8
rpc07 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 272	im using the pump that comes with the skimmer

02/06/2010, 09:26 PM	#10
rpc07 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 272	i'll give it a shot, if that doesnt work tomorrow im calling the place i got it because thats what they use on there dt tanks so they should be able to help me out

02/06/2010, 09:33 PM	#11
rpc07 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 272	Running it without the sponge seems to be a little better but water is still collecting in the cup, only other thing i can thing of is the pump they sell with it is to strong or something is wrong with it either way the guys at the lfs will deal with it tomorrow thanks for the help

02/06/2010, 10:15 PM	#12
rpc07 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 272	Another question i have is could this overflow problem have anything to do with the tank still cycling? its coming close to the end of the cycle which is why i started running it, just curious if it could have anything do to with that?