Mostly finished but could use help tuning in some stuff.

[TURKLET0N]

Hello,

I put everything together yesterday for my 150 gallon build. I am having issues dialing in my I-Tech skimmer. It keeps bubbling over and I can't seem to get it to work properly. Would anyone be interested in dropping by to help me? I live in Westchase just off hillsborough ave. I can provide you with beer. I have ten fish in the tank along with corals. So I would like to get the skimmer to run properly. Here are some pictures. Sorry the quality isn't the best.

 

[TURKLET0N]

Tank shot

 

[TURKLET0N]

Lit tank

 

[MJNTWise]

what is the water level is it setting in? and what is the water level in the skimmer....Let start there.

 

[MJNTWise]

Looking good....by the way.

 

[bwhit1406]

Also besides salwater is there anything else you have added to your tank during setup? Or used to attach your rocks together?

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[BryanS4]

I think I have mine sitting at about 6.5". As MJNT hinted at, without knowing your evel it sounds like it's in to much water.

Congrats on the new set up.

 

[TURKLET0N]

what is the water level is it setting in? and what is the water level in the skimmer....Let start there.

I tried it at 8" and 7"

 

[MJNTWise]

I tried it at 8" and 7"

Ok what level is the water at in the skimmer? Try setting it at half way up the skimmer cup....

 

[TURKLET0N]

Also besides salwater is there anything else you have added to your tank during setup? Or used to attach your rocks together?

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I did not add anything to the tank. I used the sand, saltwater, fish, coral, starfish, crabs and snails that I got from someone's tank. I did not use any glue for the rocks. The only thing I added was extra saltwater that I mixed together myself. Now I just need to tune in the circulation, skimmer and the ecotech; lights, pump and power head through the app.

 

[TURKLET0N]

Ok what level is the water at in the skimmer? Try setting it at half way up the skimmer cup....[/

The skimmer has been off. Here is where the level is now. I also tried it with the water covering the hole as well

 

[MJNTWise]

Ok what level is the water at in the skimmer? Try setting it at half way up the skimmer cup....[/

The skimmer has been off. Here is where the level is now. I also tried it with the water covering the hole as well

to low...raise it up so the water level is right at the bottom of the outlet

 

[TURKLET0N]

Awesome!!!!! Thank you. It's working a lot better. I owe you a beer. Should I dial t in so that the bubbles just reach the top?

 

[MJNTWise]

Awesome!!!!! Thank you. It's working a lot better. I owe you a beer. Should I dial t in so that the bubbles just reach the top?

This is where I have mine......Hope it helps as you can see my water is bout 1/2 inch below the out let.

 

[MJNTWise]

Ok what level is the water at in the skimmer? Try setting it at half way up the skimmer cup....[/

The skimmer has been off. Here is where the level is now. I also tried it with the water covering the hole as well

Where is that water flow coming from?

 

[TURKLET0N]

Where is that water flow coming from?

 

[MJNTWise]

Just incase you didnt know....John at FAOIS is the creator and builder of the I tech....So if you need anything for it see him.....

 

[MJNTWise]

Awesome!!!!! Thank you. It's working a lot better. I owe you a beer. Should I dial t in so that the bubbles just reach the top?

You can just play with it until you have it the way you want it....I skimm wet, so that how I have mine set up....

 

[TURKLET0N]

Yeah I've talked to him previously about the I-Tech amongst other things. He has been helpful.

 

[robthorn]

I wouldn't expect to dial in a skimmer in a day. I would open the wedge pipe until it doesn't over flow. Adjust over a week or two everyday if needed until it is broken in. If it set dry for a while it may need a full break in and can act crazy until it is.