Hi group, I am at my wit's end and not sure what else to try with this skimmer. I recently set it back up after cleaning the sump. Prior to setup I had treated the tank with chemiclean to deal with a bacterial bloom I was having in the tank. I set the skimmer back up because the instructions on chemiclean specifically state the tank will require additional oxygen etc etc.
I ran the chemi-clean for 48hrs per the instructions did a 20% water change and the skimmer continued to overflow, I have since run a canister filter full of carbon to help clear up anything else remaining in the water and it's still overflowing. Below is the list of items I have tried to resolve this issue and still have had no success so I am coming to this group for additional feedback to see if I have overlooked anything:
1. Made sure skimmer was wide open (lowest water level possible inside body)
2. Raised skimmer so that it was barely sitting in the water
3. Water Change 20%
4. Carbon
5. Insured venturi was clear of any debris
6. waited 5 days in the event the skimmer was (breaking in again)
7. ensured I am running skimmer at the recommended height of 9-10in (currently 9.5in)
I am desperate for advice to get this equipment back running properly and welcome any feedback. Current tank params that may be useful:
Tank Temp 77.6, Skimmer chamber water height 9.5in, Salinity 1.027 (little high, trying to bring down a tad)
TIA
I ran the chemi-clean for 48hrs per the instructions did a 20% water change and the skimmer continued to overflow, I have since run a canister filter full of carbon to help clear up anything else remaining in the water and it's still overflowing. Below is the list of items I have tried to resolve this issue and still have had no success so I am coming to this group for additional feedback to see if I have overlooked anything:
1. Made sure skimmer was wide open (lowest water level possible inside body)
2. Raised skimmer so that it was barely sitting in the water
3. Water Change 20%
4. Carbon
5. Insured venturi was clear of any debris
6. waited 5 days in the event the skimmer was (breaking in again)
7. ensured I am running skimmer at the recommended height of 9-10in (currently 9.5in)
I am desperate for advice to get this equipment back running properly and welcome any feedback. Current tank params that may be useful:
Tank Temp 77.6, Skimmer chamber water height 9.5in, Salinity 1.027 (little high, trying to bring down a tad)
TIA