Progressing! Slowly but surely

[j3rms]

So here is a video of my skimmer, still not working!! It's a vertex omega 130. Originally thought it was because of the meds, but I've done several water changes since, and well... Not sure what it is now.
http://youtu.be/31rrtpmySpQ

 

[billyzbear]

I don't know your skimmer but you should be able to make adjustments. All skimmers have a depth they suggest like 6-8". Make sure yours is not too deep. Where the water goes out open the valve all the way that will set your water hieght. I think there is another adjust for air going into skimmer pump on top of the silencer.

 

[billyzbear]

I saw a video, you can adjust the air by turning out the white piece in front of the skimmer pump intake.

 

[j3rms]

I've tried, but I will play with it some more.... I'm determined to make it work

 

[billyzbear]

If all else fails raise the skimmer up some 1-2 inch.

 

[j3rms]

Raising actually helps, I need to create a stand to raise it an inch!

 

[reefish123]

Did i miss what light you are using? Btw keep it up bro.

 

[billyzbear]

Great you found the solution.

 

[j3rms]

Did i miss what light you are using? Btw keep it up bro.

Using maxspect razor! It's been good to me so far. No issues to complain about

Great you found the solution.

I take that back.... Raised it an inch and same issue is persisting . I have it in 7.5inch of water.... What else do I need to share to find the solution? Is it an air leak?

 

[dodgerblew]

On your skimmer does the red riser tube turn so you can adjust the water level in the skimmer? There should be a valve of some sort that turns to adjust the water level in the chamber of skimmer. If you turn it clockwise it will allow more water in chamber and then when mixed with the air will create what I see in that video. If you turn counter clockwise it will lower the water level in chamber. The water level should be less then where the neck meets collection cup.

 

[billyzbear]

Have you looked at some utube videos on how to adjust skimmer?
7.5" depth is a little deep from what I saw. They were saying like 6" so try it there.

 

[j3rms]

Hey, just following up on this. Skimmer is running well, it really was finicky at the start. Now having some issues maintaining.... rodi filters causing high phosphatase bc theyre worn out. About to order replacements. If anyone in the valley needs to place an order let me know. Save some money on shipping if you cant hit minimums