Seaclone skimmer

[dan203]

I have a seaclone(the maller one) and it never skims, its set up right my tank has been running for 4 months. I change 2-4 gallons a week. I dont know why it doesnt, i tried opening the valveall the way and bubble all over, i put some foam to stop bubble, but no luck, it skims clear fluid when valve is opend fully,and flow is reduced. How do i get it working, or is there nothing to be skimmed?

[Moonrs]

First, it usually takes awhile (a few weeks) for a skimmer to get "broken in". Assuming you've been using your skimmer since you started up your tank, that's should not be the problem. Second, the problem I think you may be having is that the Air Intake valve could be improperly adjusted... It may seem like an obvious question, but is yours open all the way, or closed all the way(neither of these is good)? I had a problem with that once because I accidently closed it all the way while trying to adjust the bubbles out. Too much air going into your skimmer and on into the tank can be a problem also. If too many bubbles are being pushed through the skimmer, more of the protein you're trying to remove goes back into the tank , instead of the collection cup. If you'll close the air intake all the way and then slowly turn it, a tiny bit at a time(no more than a couple of notchs or so), waiting a minute or so between turns, you'll slowly get fewer and fewer bubbles. You'll probably end up turning it at least a couple of full turns (from the FULLY CLOSED position) before it gets close to the proper adjustment level. Initially, while it's getting "broken", you will have some bubbles, even if it's properly adjusted . What you're aiming for when you first adjust your skimmer is a point where you have the least amount of bubbles. Remember, you shouldn't remove the air valve totally, nor should it be closed all the way. Patience will pay off with the protein skimmer working as it's intended; removing the "bad" stuff from your water. Good luck with your tank! HTH

[christerrell2k3]

dan... 10-3....

[dan203]

i will try when i get home at later and let you know update

[Moonrs]

Well, Dan, How's it going? Did you get any better results with your skimmer yet?