Does anyone skim dry with a tunze 9004?

[goodtimes]

I've been using a tunze 9004 for close to a year and can only get a light colored skim mate. Any tips?

 

[tyler1503]

Sorry I can't help with this, but I am having the same issue with my skimmer.
Hopefully someone can chime in and help us both :)

 

[Waters]

I actually have the same issue.....if I lower the bubble level the foam just kind of hangs at the top and doesn't make it into the cup....if I increase the bubble level I get the tea colored water :-(

 

[robbrouse]

Mine did that during the breaking, I have a different skimmer. It took me about 4 weeks to get mine pulling out the smelly gunk. Hate the smell, but like skimmer dryer vs wetter.

 

[goodtimes]

I actually have the same issue.....if I lower the bubble level the foam just kind of hangs at the top and doesn't make it into the cup....if I increase the bubble level I get the tea colored water :-(

That's exactly what I'm dealing with. It must be doing something because the neck gets a nice sludge build up on it. I just miss the stinky skim mate from my big old skimmers,lol.

 

[Waters]

Mine seems to slowly be coming more consistent....maybe it is just an extended break in period. Although it has been a few months now. At least now the bubble level stays where I set it where before it was jumping all over the place. It seemed like everything I did would stop the foam production (changing filter socks, water tests, walking by the tank, breathing, etc lol). I am still getting the tea water but at least it is strong tea now.