My Protein skimmer

[dp827]

Hi. are there any substitutes for a protein skimmer I'm Having problems with mine and was wondering if there was another way to go?

[Riverserver]

what protein skimmer do you have and whats wrong with it?

[Grins]

What problems are you having? What kind is it? What are the specs of your system?

[dp827]

I originally had it in my sump underneath the tank.. i kept getting alot of air bubbles and it would overflow for no apparent reason... Then i moved it to the top and hung it off the side.Still keeps overflowing.. It will run fine for a while then it acts up. Its a coralife super skimmer

[Riverserver]

Believe it or not, that's normal. After you set the water level 30 minutes later it will rise. So set the water level low inside the skimmer, it will rise a bit. Also, the water level inside the sump has an impact on the water level inside the skimmer. So keep it in a place in the sump where the water level is constant.

[ricsreef]

So true,It might take a while to get it at the flow you want,also adding more air will slow the flow down,might need to do a little mod to get it working the way you want.Does it have a needle wheel?,if yes,do the mesh wheel mod,very easy and very affective.You wont believe the diff.

[dp827]

thanks for the help i'll let you know how i make out

[spinx]

Totally agree. I fitted my skimmer in the sump before it even was a sump and build a special compartment for it to ensure that the right level is maintained, also took a while in the beginning to fine-tune oxidation. Now it works ok.:)

[dp827]

Did some pvc modifications with the output of the skimmer. I eliminated the diffuser and cheap hose that they give you and replaced it with pvc tubing and a round sponge at the end to composate for the bubbles. ran great all night... no floods lol thanks everybody for your responses.........dp