Skimmer overflowing

Jul 22, 2014

Drumhead wrote

I have an in sump Reef Octopus Skimmer (don't remember model) that is about a year and a half old and I can't stop it from overflowing. I had treated with chemi-clean over a month ago and after three 20% water changes still can't get the skimmer to calm down. The gate valve is working properly and I have checked the pump and it appears to be proper. If I plug in the skimmer it over flows with the valve wide open in less than five minutes. Ideas?
Thanks,
BC
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6 Answers

Jul 22, 2014

Carlos agent wrote

Are you running carbon? Water changes alone will not remove all of the chemi-clean. There is probably residual chemi-clean in the water that is making the skimmer overflow.

Jul 22, 2014

Drumhead wrote

Running carbon but refreshed two days ago just to be safe.

Jul 22, 2014

Carlos agent wrote

Good, I would recommend continue to run fresh carbon and more water changes until you completely remove the chemical from your system.

Can you please also tell me the model of the skimmer AND the measurement (in inches) from the bottom where the skimmer sits to the water surface line on the sump?

Jul 22, 2014

Drumhead wrote

The model is NE-150-65308 and the water depth in the sump is 7.5 inches

Jul 23, 2014

Carlos agent wrote

Try raising the skimmer to 6". That may help some but you will still need to completely remove the chemo-clean from your system.

Jul 24, 2014

Drumhead wrote

Carlos.....after running extra carbon all week the skimmer is starting to get it together. A few more days and all should be back to normal. Thanks for you help....much appreciated...