Help with SeaClone Skimmer

[navneetzz]

I recently got a 24G Aquapod a couple of weeks back.
The tank has cycled and I have added two damsels.
I also got a Sea clone skimmer that I have problems with.
The water inflow is inserting millions of micro bubbles in the tank.
I have tried everything to setup the air valve but it doesn't work.
Can anybody please help me adjust this skimmer ? I am new to the hobby, let me know if i am missing something.

 

[salty3]

The skimmer is just breaking in, give it alittle longer and it should get better. Sorry to say it but the seaclone is one of the worst skimmer, however it does work some what and will probably be ok for a 24 gal.

 

[navneetzz]

So , should i open the air valve completely or just leave at a point where there is no air gap in the j-tube.

 

[t-bone2]

i ran mine all the way open it will take a couple of days to fix itself

 

[Drix]

I've got a seaclone, they're actually not that bad, but they take alot of constant tweeking- Every time you do a water change or mess with chemistry or something it needs to be reset.

I've found the easiest way to set the skimmer is to open her up all the way, and then twist down the airline until you get micro bubbles. I've also found that keeping a nylon sock I got for free at payless shoes on the end of my outtake keeps out micro bubbles (just nab one from the display boxes and wash it)

 

[Coffman34]

You can also try my sea clone mod in the diy forums, you'll have to search for it though. There are also numerous other mods out there than can help it work a little better.

Coffman

 

[navneetzz]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Let me try all of them

 

[luke33]

The simplest mod would be the mesh mod. And it will only cost you a buck or two.