Hello guys.
Im adding a new Reef Octopus Classic 90 HOB Skimmer to my system tonight: This one -->
I've assembled it per instructions, added silicone grease to all the O-rings. Assembly was easy enough. I've filled it until it overflowed back into my tank as per instructions and pinched the Venturi Air intake hose shut, set the adjustment tube to "OPEN" -wide open.... Fired her up.... Pump and cylinder primed. Let it run for a moment, released the Venturi intake...
-wallah! magic bubbles.
Here is an image of where it is after 30 minutes with adjustment tube to OPEN.
Here is the burning question: My collection cup takes an optional external drain tube that I so I can drain my collection cup into a bucket. I have an extra flexible air tube laying around that fits perfectly... should I do that now. Or can I leave it as is without a drain tube and sleep tonight and not worry that my cup not overfloweth ?? !!!! -adjustments are set to WIDE OPEN. -That means the Skimmer is running as Dry as possible and here is where the bubbles are in my cone
Im adding a new Reef Octopus Classic 90 HOB Skimmer to my system tonight: This one -->
I've assembled it per instructions, added silicone grease to all the O-rings. Assembly was easy enough. I've filled it until it overflowed back into my tank as per instructions and pinched the Venturi Air intake hose shut, set the adjustment tube to "OPEN" -wide open.... Fired her up.... Pump and cylinder primed. Let it run for a moment, released the Venturi intake...
-wallah! magic bubbles.
Here is an image of where it is after 30 minutes with adjustment tube to OPEN.
Here is the burning question: My collection cup takes an optional external drain tube that I so I can drain my collection cup into a bucket. I have an extra flexible air tube laying around that fits perfectly... should I do that now. Or can I leave it as is without a drain tube and sleep tonight and not worry that my cup not overfloweth ?? !!!! -adjustments are set to WIDE OPEN. -That means the Skimmer is running as Dry as possible and here is where the bubbles are in my cone