BM curve 7 break in

[Kingsley_Reef]

I would raise it slightly again if the cup will be overflowing by the time I got home from work. Otherwise leave it and dump the cup when you get home.

I have the cup drain open draining back to the sump

 

[Kingsley_Reef]

I would raise it slightly again if the cup will be overflowing by the time I got home from work. Otherwise leave it and dump the cup when you get home.

I have read a few things I. The forum lastnight some peoole decreased the airflow into the skimmer as well as adjusting the water level. I am planing on running a airline to the outside air on this since my sump/fish room is a closed off room located in the basement so maybe add a small valve?

 

[Eskew77]

I have read a few things I. The forum lastnight some peoole decreased the airflow into the skimmer as well as adjusting the water level. I am planing on running an airline to the outside air on this since my sump/fish room is a closed off room located in the basement so maybe add a small valve?

That will help to raise the ph and the inline valve will give another point of tuning. With that being said, I try to use and break in equipment before I start making modifications. If you are having an issue with a lower than desired ph then have at it. but as far as it not running or skimming how you think it should I would hold off on any mods until it is properly broken in your your tank. This obviously is just an opinion and by no means am I saying I’m an authority on skimmer set up.

 

[Kingsley_Reef]

That will help to raise the ph and the inline valve will give another point of tuning. With that being said, I try to use and break in equipment before I start making modifications. If you are having an issue with a lower than desired ph then have at it. but as far as it not running or skimming how you think it should I would hold off on any mods until it is properly broken in your your tank. This obviously is just an opinion and by no means am I saying I’m an authority on skimmer set up.

Yeah I agree and understand, just frustrating I’ve used BM curves before with no issues or tuning and i treat myself to a nicer one and I’m having issues

 

[jeff60gcube]

Been fighting same issue with my 7 during break in. I currently have it 8 inches and running like this for days now. Doesnt seem to have gotten entirely better but def noticeable difference.

 

[Kingsley_Reef]

Been fighting same issue with my 7 during break in. I currently have it 8 inches and running like this for days now. Doesnt seem to have gotten entirely better but def noticeable difference.

Curve 7 elite?

 

[jeff60gcube]

No, sorry, regular 7.

 

[Kingsley_Reef]

No, sorry, regular 7.

Okay I was wondering if this sicce pump that technically makes this elite may be a little too powerful for the design

 

[Kingsley_Reef]

Back home from work no better I played around adjusting the air intake covering the hole with my finger this may be the answer only think I noticed it pushes micro bubbles down the bottom into the sump

 

[Kingsley_Reef]

Have this thing sitting in 5.5 inches of water still no luck I’m starting to regret this purchase

 

[Kingsley_Reef]

Ok I need a explanation here came down to the fishroom do my routine Sunday morning coffee and maintenance just swapped out filter socks and dropped brand new ones in and I turn away to drop my used socks in the dirty bucket where they wait to be washed come back and the skimmer level droped way low

 

[B&CinB.C.]

I have a curve 7 extreme and it works great . I'm not sure what the difference is between the extreme and the elite but from what I've read it's got a stronger pump than the curve 7 . It runs in 9 inches of water . I don't use filter socks I use floss . When I change the floss to new if I don't rinse the floss well in RODI the skimmer overflows like yours is doing . I would definitely let yours run for a couple of weeks before doing any mods

 

[Kingsley_Reef]

I have a curve 7 extreme and it works great . I'm not sure what the difference is between the extreme and the elite but from what I've read it's got a stronger pump than the curve 7 . It runs in 9 inches of water . I don't use filter socks I use floss . When I change the floss to new if I don't rinse the floss well in RODI the skimmer overflows like yours is doing . I would definitely let yours run for a couple of weeks before doing any mods

Yea it’s a sicce Italian pump and the black and red color scheme that makes it “elite” I guess I have this in 5.5 inches now and it’s skimming pretty well but I just put brand new out of the package floss in and it stopped overflowing I just don’t understand the science behind this lol

I ordered adjustable skimmer stand so hopefully I can get this back down closer the the recommended water height

 

[Sdbuehler1]

I’ve had the curve 7 (regular) running on my 100 gallon for the past 3 years. Mine runs in 9 inches of water with setting of 2. The initial break in can take a couple weeks but it will settle down. I had to suspend mine almost out of the water for the initial break in period but after it breaks in it works great. It has been a solid performing skimmer. If you take apart the entire skimmer and clean it, you will go through another break in period. I hardly clean mine anymore other than the skimmer cup though.

 

[Kingsley_Reef]

I’ve had the curve 7 (regular) running on my 100 gallon for the past 3 years. Mine runs in 9 inches of water with setting of 2. The initial break in can take a couple weeks but it will settle down. I had to suspend mine almost out of the water for the initial break in period but after it breaks in it works great. It has been a solid performing skimmer. If you take apart the entire skimmer and clean it, you will go through another break in period. I hardly clean mine anymore other than the skimmer cup though.

Geez does it have a lot of build up in the base?

 

[Sdbuehler1]

Geez does it have a lot of build up in the base?

Not really, that’s why I don’t clean the base anymore.

 

[ryshark]

Curve 7 elite?

I have curve 7 elite in 10” and it works great. I don’t recall any break in issues, but it’s been a little while.

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

give it 2 weeks to get slimy. It will then start working properly.

 

[fish_collector]

Perhaps you have an abundance of surfactant in your tank water? I've used brand new filter socks without rinsing them first and my skimmer (not a BM) goes crazy for a few hours lol.

I have a Curve 7 with the DC pump in my frag tank sitting in 8" of water that's never done what yours is doing...so???

Normally a brand new skimmer won't hardly make any foam at all, that's why I suspect some type of surfactant in the water.

 

[WvAquatics]

Take the collection cup off open the air filter hole at bottom let it run for a few days . I'm around 10.5" water level. Only skimmer I have owned works for me well. Break in sucks.