Skimmer too Skimmy

[nanoreefer22]

So I've got a Remora Pro with Mag 3 and this thing is really kicking butt. Now it's to the point I have to raise the cup a little higher than the highest point, so some bubbles flow back into the tank and the skimmer can skim a little dryer. If the cup is a little further down and keeps the bubbles in it instantly fills up.

It's been doing this for days now, non-stop. Getting a cup of crap a day. Don't know why, don't know how, but I want it to slow down.

Any suggestions?

 

[NYreefNoob]

added anything new lately ? did a wc ? anything different ?

 

[jackson6745]

If the skimmate is too watery with the cup low raise it, like your already did or add a micro ball valve to your pump and slow the flow a bit.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Rick nothing new lately

Rich, I feel stupid I didn't think of that. That means I'm gonna have to plumb it with PVC...crap...weekend project YAY! lol I still have that cap frag for you

 

[jackson6745]

No pvc Kris. Kind of like a bigger valve that you would see on a phosban reactor.

 

[House of Laughter]

Kris, don't cut back that pump - big mistake IMO

How long is the skimmer on the tank -

I ran that same skimmer on my 90g and eventually the spray injector gets a little clogged and the mag 3 is perfect for its use.

Turn off your ATO, let the skimmer drain into a gallon container and do mini water changes until the skimmer settle down.

JMO

J

 

[nanoreefer22]

J,

The skimmers been on the tank maybe a month. I got it used in a trade.

I cleaned the spray injector when I first got it and it skimmed well, I was happy with the results. Now Since Saturday or so it's been going nuts.

I'll do the mini-WC as you said and see how things go from there.

On another note, should i plumb the mag 3 to the skimmer with PVC and a union or is vinyl tubing(the way I have it) the best route?