Dec 02, 2013
Aquarist
wrote
What should be the water level inside my external skimmer?
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Dec 02, 2013
Carlos
agent
wrote
This is one of the most commonly asked questions. The answer is not straight forward but also not complicated.
There are many factors that can influence the efficiency of a protein skimmer. Salinity level, water tension, water chemistry to even how long the skimmer has been running for.
A good rule of thumb is to pay close attention to the size of the foam bubbles inside the skimmer chamber. You want pea-sized and large-size bubbles to slightly extend over the line where the bottom of the collection cup meets the skimmer's body.
If you have a new skimmer, this may need to be adjusted to a lower level until the skimmer's break-in period is over. The break-in period of a skimmer is usually 3 to 4 weeks. Once the skimmer's break-in period has past, adjusting the skimmer level is a much easier task.
There are many factors that can influence the efficiency of a protein skimmer. Salinity level, water tension, water chemistry to even how long the skimmer has been running for.
A good rule of thumb is to pay close attention to the size of the foam bubbles inside the skimmer chamber. You want pea-sized and large-size bubbles to slightly extend over the line where the bottom of the collection cup meets the skimmer's body.
If you have a new skimmer, this may need to be adjusted to a lower level until the skimmer's break-in period is over. The break-in period of a skimmer is usually 3 to 4 weeks. Once the skimmer's break-in period has past, adjusting the skimmer level is a much easier task.