aqua c ev 180 help, not making bubbles??

sabazerehi · 01/02/2011, 01:33 PM

i set up my ev 180 a little over a week ago, and tried to set it the way the manual said to let it break in, i had the water level right where the neck starts, and the injector is all the way open.

i tried raising the water level, so it can start skimming, but when i do it stops making bubbles.

i'm using a mag 7 as the pump.

here's a bad pic:

any suggestions?? i know once these skimmers get working they're supposed to be pretty good, although i know they're a little outdated.

thanks

Percula9 · 01/03/2011, 01:50 AM

Does this skimmer use a spray injector or a venturi to create bubbles?

steelhead77 · 01/03/2011, 01:51 PM

Bigger pump! I have an EV240 and was using a Mag 12 and it did not do a very good job. I put a Mag 18 on it with a 1" dia feed hose and now the thing kicks butt. You also need to keep the injector clean. Even a little piece of macro algae can mess up the bubbles. If you put a Mag 12 on that skimmer you will see a HUGE difference int the amount of skimmate produced.

Sport507 · 01/03/2011, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Percula9

Does this skimmer use a spray injector or a venturi to create bubbles?

Aqua-C uses spray injectors (correct me if I'm wrong), I have one but it's a Remora Pro. I checked out their entire line on their website.

nicfo25 · 01/03/2011, 09:23 PM

If you go to this skimmers thread in filtration you will see most people run the 180's with the mag 9.5. Seems like it works the best. They are kinda tuff to dial in but once you do it is set and forget. Good luck

Sk8r · 01/04/2011, 09:21 AM

Make sure the top vents/connectors are screwed down airtight. Use a strong light to look through the base (if it's like my 120) and verify that you are getting bubble action inside the chamber. I run my 120 off a mag 5 pump. Dunno what a 180 may take.

sabazerehi · 01/04/2011, 10:26 AM

thanks so much guys, i played around with it, cleaned it a bit and the pump and it seems to be working a lot better now. getting tons more bubbles now, can't wait till it reall starts skimming

Sk8r · 01/04/2011, 10:46 AM

Also---a skimmer will not skim for a while if you've had ungloved hands in the tank: it's the oil on our hands, I'm told.

01/02/2011, 01:33 PM	#1
sabazerehi Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, 90049 Posts: 2,491	aqua c ev 180 help, not making bubbles?? i set up my ev 180 a little over a week ago, and tried to set it the way the manual said to let it break in, i had the water level right where the neck starts, and the injector is all the way open. i tried raising the water level, so it can start skimming, but when i do it stops making bubbles. i'm using a mag 7 as the pump. here's a bad pic: any suggestions?? i know once these skimmers get working they're supposed to be pretty good, although i know they're a little outdated. thanks

01/03/2011, 01:51 PM	#3
steelhead77 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 1,117	Bigger pump! I have an EV240 and was using a Mag 12 and it did not do a very good job. I put a Mag 18 on it with a 1" dia feed hose and now the thing kicks butt. You also need to keep the injector clean. Even a little piece of macro algae can mess up the bubbles. If you put a Mag 12 on that skimmer you will see a HUGE difference int the amount of skimmate produced. __________________ This really isn't rocket science - it's more like marine biology. Current tank info: 180 gallon AGA, 40 gallon custom sump, AquaC EV240 skimmer, PM calc reactor, 3x 250w DIY MH, PCI CL-650 Chiller, 2x Koralia 4's, 2x Koralia 2's

01/04/2011, 09:21 AM	#6
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Make sure the top vents/connectors are screwed down airtight. Use a strong light to look through the base (if it's like my 120) and verify that you are getting bubble action inside the chamber. I run my 120 off a mag 5 pump. Dunno what a 180 may take. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

01/04/2011, 10:46 AM	#8
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Also---a skimmer will not skim for a while if you've had ungloved hands in the tank: it's the oil on our hands, I'm told. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

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01/03/2011, 01:50 AM	#2
Percula9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 3,819	Does this skimmer use a spray injector or a venturi to create bubbles?

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nicfo25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 171	If you go to this skimmers thread in filtration you will see most people run the 180's with the mag 9.5. Seems like it works the best. They are kinda tuff to dial in but once you do it is set and forget. Good luck

01/04/2011, 10:26 AM	#7
sabazerehi Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, 90049 Posts: 2,491	thanks so much guys, i played around with it, cleaned it a bit and the pump and it seems to be working a lot better now. getting tons more bubbles now, can't wait till it reall starts skimming