skimmer adjustment

I can't figure out what the problem is with my skimmer. I have a Deltec MC500 on a heavily stocked SR80. I feel I feed fairly heavily (pellets, fresh and frozen seafood, nori). The skimmer will pull nice skimmate for a few weeks, go crazy when I feed the tank, and then all of a sudden it will...

My tank is a waterbox reef lx 290.6 Do u think my skimmer may be too big? Reef octopus regal 250-s Rated for 300-600G I have issue where I dial it in and I get perfect skim for 1-3 days then I get boiling water and zero skim. It’s been a constantly battle to try and get skim. Skimmer is 9”...

Hey guys, I have had this skimmer for about 7-8 years now and it has always been a workhorse. However, around 3-4 months ago I noticed it became very inconsistent, the bubbles specifically are no longer going upwards in the direction of the collection cup, instead, they just swirl around...

Hey all Does anyone know how to work/ dial in the bubble magnus curve 2? I can’t find any videos or information online. I have it on now but the bubbles aren’t reaching high and there’s micro bubbles everywhere

Why is my skimmer not producing bubbles? It's the coralife filter with the built in skimmer for it think it was either 20 or 30 gallons. It only ever produces just water. I can't seem to get it to the right spot. I have no idea how to like use the value per say, Right now it's like big bubbles...

I’m pretty new to protein skimmers because I have a nano tank and haven’t had the need for one in the past, so I’m confused on some things. I got the eshopps nano skimmer and was told to not let the bubbles overflow, so I set the water level low. But aren’t the bubbles at least supposed to reach...

I'm putting this out there to see if I'm doing something wrong or missing something here causing the micro bubbles on this Aquamaxx HOB 1.5. Running on a JBJ 45 AIO going on 3 weeks, due to the water level needed to add some 1/2 and 3/4 PVC pipe to extend this to the water, believe could be...

I’m running an Aquavitro Division 125 and am having some trouble tuning it. It’s primarily due to the unique design in contrast to other skimmers which I’ve used in the past. I’ve leveled the water level with the neck with the air open so it won’t flow over. I’ve made a ton of adjustments to...

Day 18 (and Day 5 of AI Grow Blades). What's this green stuff? Diatoms or else? Current inhabitants: 1 Sapphire Damsel and 1 Coral Beauty Angelfish — both from Biota. Very peraceful, don't interact with each other at all. I also purchased 2 Fancy Peppermint shrimps from Biota but I am not able...

I'm looking tune my air to fuel ratio to my skimmer and wondering what a good precise air valve would y'all recommend? Basically a little more hefty then air line in size.

My wife bought me this skimmer for our 60 gallon cube. It took forever to work correctly. After every water change we do, it overflows for days. Sometimes 1 day all the way to a week. I’m so frustrated with this thing. It is in the correct water level. Can I get some pointers?

Are skimmers the silent killers of corals and nutrients???? Added a skimmer to my a set up with high nutrients and organic waste, figured to get some of the organic out and clean the water a bit. Corals look a lot less happy. I’ve read a lot of issues here on R2R about ppl not being able to...

I just bought a Maxpect Jump 400 second hand in as new condition. It foamed up well at 1st but has settled down n I've noticed a leaking coming from the neck of the slimmer. Can it be tightened or could it be broken. I'm new to reefing and the guy set it up for me. It was working fine when he...