Is this water level too high for skimming?

Defuse · 07/24/2011, 08:07 AM

I just got this skimmer setup and I am still battling water in the cup. It seems that just as I get it to the right level a few minutes later there is water in the cup again.

moondoggy4 · 07/24/2011, 09:39 AM

I like to let my skimmers break in a spare tank outside encase they overflow not good inside. Can you raise the cup more.

Defuse · 07/24/2011, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

I like to let my skimmers break in a spare tank outside encase they overflow not good inside. Can you raise the cup more.

I can raise it about 2-3 more inches. There is a small hole in the side of the unit where the bubbles spill over in to the return instead of going up the collection cup tunnel. I am assuming it is ok for this to happen?

moondoggy4 · 07/26/2011, 01:04 PM

I think that is so it does not overflow onto the floor. I would raise it and see what happens.

pkirby · 07/26/2011, 02:35 PM

Also, reef octopus is a sponsor of the forum and has their own page. Jeremy is great to work with and can likely get you going quickly!

wildman926 · 07/26/2011, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Defuse

I can raise it about 2-3 more inches. There is a small hole in the side of the unit where the bubbles spill over in to the return instead of going up the collection cup tunnel. I am assuming it is ok for this to happen?

That is correct.

You can also put something under the in/out tubes to raise the skimmer if need be to lower the water level in the skimmer.

You can also modify the cup to a remote container like I did with this one, although I never used it.

07/24/2011, 08:07 AM	#1
Defuse Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 207	Is this water level too high for skimming? I just got this skimmer setup and I am still battling water in the cup. It seems that just as I get it to the right level a few minutes later there is water in the cup again.

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07/24/2011, 09:39 AM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I like to let my skimmers break in a spare tank outside encase they overflow not good inside. Can you raise the cup more.

07/26/2011, 01:04 PM	#4
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I think that is so it does not overflow onto the floor. I would raise it and see what happens.

07/26/2011, 02:35 PM	#5
pkirby Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 408	Also, reef octopus is a sponsor of the forum and has their own page. Jeremy is great to work with and can likely get you going quickly!