Yellow stuff in protein skimmer

Tedj · 07/05/2017, 06:50 PM

Hello I just added instant ocean (orange bag) to my 50 gallon tank I am just starting to cycle after a day the foam in the skimmer was yellow and yellow stuff all stuck to the skimmer I put the salt directly into the aquarium does anyone else have this problem or is it normal? Thanks

JVan82 · 07/05/2017, 06:53 PM

No need running a skimmer during the cycle. Also after the tank is established you'll want to mix your water and salt in a bucket and not in the tank...

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Tripod1404 · 07/06/2017, 01:13 AM

Was there dust from sand? Skimmers pretty quickly pickup that.

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Tedj · 07/06/2017, 05:07 AM

Did not put sand in yet.

scooter31707 · 07/06/2017, 06:49 AM

You can run the skimmer if needed. Is the skimmer brand new? If so, it could be residue from the oils. It's recommend to run a new skimmer in some RO/DI and vinegar mixture to rid of those oils.

Tedj · 07/06/2017, 09:21 AM

Everything is brand new seemed to appear after I added the instant ocean orange bag directally to the tank

jayball · 07/06/2017, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tedj

Everything is brand new seemed to appear after I added the instant ocean orange bag directally to the tank

Was it Instant Ocean Reef crystals(orange not purple)? That has some extra stuff in it that may have been skimmed out. People often mention that it leaves a brown crust over time in the mixing container. I would not worry about it.

http://www.instantocean.com/Products...-sea-salt.aspx
"provide vital nutrients and extra vitamins to support vigorous growth"

Tedj · 07/06/2017, 07:10 PM

Thanks

07/05/2017, 06:50 PM	#1
Tedj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Seaford Long Island N.Y Posts: 23	Yellow stuff in protein skimmer Hello I just added instant ocean (orange bag) to my 50 gallon tank I am just starting to cycle after a day the foam in the skimmer was yellow and yellow stuff all stuck to the skimmer I put the salt directly into the aquarium does anyone else have this problem or is it normal? Thanks

07/05/2017, 06:53 PM	#2
JVan82 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 468	No need running a skimmer during the cycle. Also after the tank is established you'll want to mix your water and salt in a bucket and not in the tank... Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

07/06/2017, 01:13 AM	#3
Tripod1404 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 1,821	Was there dust from sand? Skimmers pretty quickly pickup that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07/06/2017, 05:07 AM	#4
Tedj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Seaford Long Island N.Y Posts: 23	Did not put sand in yet.

07/06/2017, 06:49 AM	#5
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	You can run the skimmer if needed. Is the skimmer brand new? If so, it could be residue from the oils. It's recommend to run a new skimmer in some RO/DI and vinegar mixture to rid of those oils.

07/06/2017, 09:21 AM	#6
Tedj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Seaford Long Island N.Y Posts: 23	Everything is brand new seemed to appear after I added the instant ocean orange bag directally to the tank

07/06/2017, 07:10 PM	#8
Tedj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Seaford Long Island N.Y Posts: 23	Thanks