reef tank 2.0
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I have a Reef Octopus 200INT skimmer, that I have had a little over a year now. As of late, the filler cup is filling up with water quite rapidly, and then it overflows on to the floor of the tank stand. I have dismantled the skimmer twice, soaked in vinegar, and cleaned. While cleaning, I have never found any more than a slight sludge build up of slime in the impeller area. Everything is clean. I placed the pump in a bucket of water/vinegar and let it run for awhile.
Once I put everything back together, the skimmer will run as it should, and in a days time it overflows with water again. I have adjusted the volume control knob and the only way I can get it to stop is to turn the volume down to where the knob is a 1/2" from being completely closed. The water level in my skimmer is usually no more than half way up the throat which gives me an even mix of wet/dry skim. If I unplug the skimmer, and plug it back in, it will run fine for a few hours, then back to overflowing it goes.
Any suggestions? Am I missing something obvious?
Once I put everything back together, the skimmer will run as it should, and in a days time it overflows with water again. I have adjusted the volume control knob and the only way I can get it to stop is to turn the volume down to where the knob is a 1/2" from being completely closed. The water level in my skimmer is usually no more than half way up the throat which gives me an even mix of wet/dry skim. If I unplug the skimmer, and plug it back in, it will run fine for a few hours, then back to overflowing it goes.
Any suggestions? Am I missing something obvious?
