protein skimmer

Hello, My protein skimmer (Reef Octopus essence 130) is constantly filling with bubbles. Like so many bubbles that it comes out of the side of the cap. It's about 6 3/4 inches deep in water (using a riser). I have no idea what to do to prevent the bubbles. Any thoughts? Used to work great...

I have a 150 gallon tank with a 40 gallon sump. I want to get 3 clown different ocellaris clowns and a emperor angelfish(I understand I will need a bigger tank eventually but for the moment this will do). Rn I have about 3 weeks running tank with no fish I used fishless fuel to start the tank...

I've heard API Stress Coat and Seachem Prime aren't really compatible with protein skimmers. What would another option be other than getting a reverse osmosis filter? Are there any other chemicals that remove chlorine and other bad chemicals that won't mess with a protein skimmer?

So I haven't bought anything yet except CaribSea South Seas Aquascaping Base Rock and and still in my research phase. I want to get a 40-50G reef tank that is silent or near silent. I read I need a protein skimmer + filter , then I hear I just need a protein skimmer and no filter, then I read...

I am just starting it out, I realized I needed to rearrange the live rock after joining this site and finding some tips. Looking to Start with clowns of course, I would like to slowly add in some blennies, royal gamma basset, a star fish and when i think I’m ready a mandarin. Of course I’m...

Hello, I have a reef octopus essence 130. I have it on a raiser, and using a CO2 scrubber. For the last week and a half, I have not been able to stop getting the cup absolutely full of bubbles. They seem to eventually pop to create a liquid but it takes a while, and the bubbles will push the...

Hello, This protein skimmer is in excellent condition and was hardly used. Asking $160 with free shipping.

Selling our complete BioCube 16 setup with matching stand. There are no scratches on the glass and the cabinet is in excellent condition. It's five months old, we upgraded to a larger system. This is the newest version with the LED lights and the programmable light schedules. Comes with Caribsea...

What the heck is going on? Previously, I had a cheap Coral life skimmer that was easier to tune. Have it up on marine pure blocks in 6-7 inches of water. Pure white foam, first time plugging it in. Normal? How long will it do this?

I have a Pro Clear aquatics sump and a Coralife super skimmer for sale. The sump is drilled with a 3/4” bulkhead connector. $75 or best offer, or a few frags LMK

the height of my sump baffle is just short of 7.5 inches, I have bought the reef octopus eSsence S-130 protein skimmer. online it recommends being in 7-8 inches of water. do I need to raise the baffle height or will it work fine in under 7.5 inches of water?? I am using it in a Red Sea 170 tank...

Good morning everyone. I am reaching out to get opinions on the best nano protein skimmer. Got myself a 20 gallon water box aquarium. Going to have a heavy bio load. I am selling my house and currently have a 40 gallon breeder which I don’t want to give up my corals. So at my temporary stay I...

I jus built a modified sump tank. I have my 120 gallon tank upstairs and I made a 50 gallon sump and I have that downstairs. I have my skimmer and sterilizer and phosphate reactor all downstairs my new sump is 30” long and 30” high and my skimmer sits about 14” off the bottom and hasn’t been...

Was recently assembling my skimmer and couldn't even get past step 6 because the cap that screws on to the the pump doesn't make the clearance for the diffuser to screw together or even be shut all the way. It seems pretty straightforward but maybe I'm doing something wrong. I mean a flaw like...

Anyone have any advice for filtering 25 gallons on eventual heavy bio load? I have a Waterbox peninsula mini 25 which has a protein skimmer chamber that is 6.8” by 3.1”. This rules out the Tunze 9004 and the IceCap K1-50. Would a regular media setup (GFO, carbon) combined with a Tunze 9001 be...

My first post I believe. Appreciate all the insights I've learned from everyone and amazed at the progress in the industry. My Experience: Ten ish years of reefing but little success other than FOWLR. But I've completely "scrubbed" my system clean, automated dosing, and I'm going after low...

How do I remove the stupid false floor in a biocube 16 led? Plan to get a skimmer to put it in there and I need to remove the floor to get it in. Thanks.

So, i have the eshoppe protein skimmer. Its advertised as basically plug and play, I plugged, sunk it under, it started to make bubbles so i said awesome ill let it break in. But its not making enough bubbles to actually skim, Any tips?

Selling my Red Sea RSK600 Protein Skimmer. It's brand new in the box and has never been used. I paid $445 plus tax. I'm asking $400. It's the newest model and was purchased three months ago. Shipping is available. Included: 1x RSK 600 Reefer Protein Skimmer Body 1x RSK 600 Reefer Collection Cup...

I have a 24 Gal Aquatop AIO that has been up and running for about 8 months. My main form of nutrient export was a refugium but recently I've been noticing that my chaeto haven't been growing much. I'm a tad worried because despite getting zeroes on my nitrate/phosphate tests not having a lot of...

$225 shipped. Reef Octopus Classic 150INT 6” Internal Protein Skimmer. Brand new. Mint. Never used. Never wet. In original packaging and box. Opened for attached pics. I literally got it 4 days ago. If you're wondering, too big, too powerful for what I'm building. And , yeah, I'm that...

Hi! I have bought a Fluval sea mini protein skimmer for my Fluval evo 13.5, What sort of level should the bubbles come up to and how long should I have it on during the day?

Hello, Im selling a Deltec 1500 IX skimmer for $650 shipped or best offer. It was purchased brand new from Adam at Battle corals. It was only used for 2 months while I was waiting for my new skimmer and upgraded tank to be built. Feel free to text for faster response. Ruben- 707-372-8504 Thanks

Hey everyone, first time post here. Trying to decide on a skimmer for my JBJ45. I tried the tunze 9004 and just don't like it. First were the micro bubbles and couldn't get em to stop. Tried again moving to a different chamber in the filter, but hate how the cup just comes right off if touched...

I’m looking to purchase a new skimmer for my Waterbox 130.4. My current Nyos skimmer has given me fits for the past year. Can’t get it adjusted right. Main issue is it’s constantly overflowing into sump. I’ve raised/lowered and adjusted constantly. So, I’m looking at the BM Curve 7 or the RO...