Help with optimizing skimmer

[hashbrown1408]

Hi all, I need some help DIYing my protein skimmer.
I have a 90g display with a 40g sump. The issue is the water level is too high in my sump and the stand I have does not allow me to elevate my skimmer higher out of the water. This means when I turn the skimmer on it just overflows.

Are there any modifications I can make myself to the skimmer to navigate this?

 

[jimeah]

If it’s new it might take 3 weeks to settle and build up a biofilm.

Upside down Tupperware container is normally enough to raise it up and a cheap solution.

 

[hashbrown1408]

This rank has been running for month but only now I have the urgent skimmer need.
Unfortunately the stand for the tank does not have the clearance to allow me to elevate the skimmer.

If it’s new it might take 3 weeks to settle and build up a biofilm.

Upside down Tupperware container is normally enough to raise it up and a cheap solution.

 

[trainbob]

Why is the water level in your sump so high. If you can match the water level in your sump to your equipment in the sump