Sorry I wasn't more specific. My skimmer had been broken for a month or two and skimming real weak. Fixed it last week, and it has been running well but nothing out of the ordinary – no sludge or goop. Anyway, no swing in temps – really everything is the same as it’s always been. One thing I can’t test accurately for is nitrates – I lost my test card but took a sample and color is a darker shade of yellow (like the color of pee when you dehydrated) – still I doubt nitrates are a factor. I have a 150 gal. with octo skimmer, 2 k4’s, uv sterilizer, heater, 15 gal. fuge, and LED lights.


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we could use some more specifics regarding the tank...equipment, how long its been up and running...and other parameters...but my question is what do you mean by the skimmer running at full efficiency? is the stuff its pulling out a dark brown and thick stuff or more clear? is it a new skimmer? i personally believe that skimmers are essential...on another note, have you had any temp swings?