skimmer height

  1. J

    Skimmer cup filling with bubbles

    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...
  2. Astromatix

    Skimmer for my height restriction

    I’m looking for a good in sump skimmer that is as silent as possible for my 29g display w/ 20g sump AND has to fit within 18.5” max height in my cabinet. I’m at this annoying height in the sump cabinet where most of the popular brands are 18-22” and also need enough room to pull the...
  3. QuarantinedCorals

    Asm g4 skimmer gate valve mod help

    Hi everyone, I recently did the asm gate valve mod and I think I might have done something wrong. I’ve attached pictures, the only way I was able to get it to work and actually adjust the skimmer properly, the skimmer is sitting in like 2 inches of water. Someone please explain how I’m supposed...
  4. Lylelovett

    Adjusting Skimmer Height in Sump...

    Hi all, My skimmer has been overflowing/going crazy for over a month at the recommended height of 9.58in. Playing around with it I've found that if I raise it to around 5-6in water height it will operate with the bubbles right where they should be. Initially I thought I might build some legs...
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