Skimmer Overflowing

FishieFlashdrive · Jan 31, 2022

Question for ya'll -

I installed a Reef Octopus s-130 protein skimmer about two weeks ago. My sump water level is at the high end of the recommended range, but still within it. I was told that bubbling over as it broke in was normal, but it's now been long enough that I can see it's skimming yucky things, but it's still dramatically bubbling over. It's bad enough now that the entire sump is starting to smell and there's salt creep EVERYWHERE.

How do I find tune the protein skimmer so it actually skims into the collection cup instead of into my sump? Help me?

rwb500 · Jan 31, 2022

what have you done with the adjustment knob?

FishieFlashdrive · Jan 31, 2022

rwb500 said:
what have you done with the adjustment knob?

I started with it fully open, and I've now tried decreasing the amount but it makes it much worse. I thought wide open was the lowest bubble level?

HudsonReefer2.0 · Jan 31, 2022

there should b a valve that controls the amount of air that enters the chamber. Turn it down and close it. Slowly open until the mixture is foaming and just braking the neck. See what happens at that level

HudsonReefer2.0 · Jan 31, 2022

Closing should make it worse.

panamaed117 · Jan 31, 2022

One thing that worked for me. I made a few gallons of fresh salt water. Then ran the skimmer like, let it overflow but drain to a bucket. Did that for 30 minutes. Bubbles calmed down. Whatever I lost and put fresh salt water. Let it it run overnight. Good foam in the morning.

HudsonReefer2.0 · Jan 31, 2022

HudsonReefer2.0 said:
Closing should make it worse.

Sry should not *

FishieFlashdrive · Feb 1, 2022

Update: I have now tried the dial 100% in one direction and 100% in the other direction for twelve hours each. Both bubble over dramatically. I can take video's maybe?