re skimmer going nuts

[ECFENCING]

I recently switched over tanks and set up a 92 with a 50% water change.

For two days straight the skimmer has been not been pulling out anything and has been foaming non-stop. The collection cup has been overflowing and I have the water level set by a riser tube at it's lowest level. Therefore I have it draining back into the sump.


The skimmer is a Bermuda 3c.


I'll post pics. Any suggestions would be helpful.


Thanks.

E

 

[twinreef]

restrict the air flow a little. see if that helps.

 

[ECFENCING]

Twinreef:

Thanks for the post. Not sure I can adjust anything other than the water level in the skimmer body. There is no valve on the venturi.

 

[spskibitzer]

did you put on a new filter sock?

 

[ECFENCING]

Skimmer seems to be working a bit better now that I decreased the return flow into the sump.

 

[PalmTree]

It probably just needs time to break in again.

 

[House of Laughter]

E, this is common when breaking in - also, how deep is the skimmer in the water in the sump? If more than 8" then you need to raise the skimmer a little as the external water pressure will raise the levels and cause it to foam like crazy - likely first issue (new skimmer break in) but check all your options - Bermuda's have no air flow adjustments, so, save your time looking to do that.

LMK if you have any questions, and, as always you can call if you need help dialing it in.

House

 

[Vision06]

Did you add any chemicals? I know a few times I've put in stress coat and my skimmer would go nuts.

 

[ECFENCING]

Thanks all.

Jim: Thanks for your post. It seems like it is finally breaking in.