Skimmer crazy

[Mickie]

My new skimmer has been out of control.... I figured it was the break in period, but it's so excessive. Foam just spills from the adjustment tube and the skimmer cup.

Then I remembered that I dosed Seachem Stressguard after my tank upgrade. My one spot foxface freaked out and just destroyed his side on the new rock (he's fine now).

So. Should I do a biiiig water change to reduce the stressguard? Right now my skimmer is off because it's so ridiculous. Or should I let it explode back into the sump until it skims it all out?

TIA.

 

[Retro Reefer]

Try raising it a little, you can use egg crate or something similar to accomplish this.

 

[Mark Gray]

I agree try raising it, what type of skimmer is it? maybe post a picture

 

[Mickie]

I raised it another 2 inches and it's still crazy. Should I let it just dump out back into the sump then?

 

[Mickie]

The drain tube is open to allow it to go back into the sump. Or I'd have to dump the cup every 30 seconds. It's an sca-180.

 

[TexasTodd]

What size tank? What skimmer brand? Is there a way to dial the pump or limit the intake air? What do the directions say?
How long did it go without a skimmer? What skimmer did you use before this one?
Can you post a pic of the other side? Where water is coming out.
Do you have the gate valve, or whatever controls water release, all the way open?