Skimmer 9002

[lsher]

Newbie reefer here and I'm in the process of setting up my first reef tank. I'm using a 25g CADLIGHT 'all-in-one' tank with a tunze 9002 skimmer.

I just got my rock and sand setup last night and the skimmer is starting to get going. Just not sure if i have it configured correctly.

Is my water level too high? Does my bubble production look good?

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

Lloyd

Some tank shots :rollface: :rollface:

Full tank shot

edited:: In case the link to the images aren't working ...

http://www.pbase.com/lsher/25g_cad_reef_tank&page=6

http://www.pbase.com/lsher/25g_cad_reef_tank&page=all

 

[macawdad2003]

lsher,

First couple pics are "x" and I am unable to see the skimmer.

Matt

 

[lsher]

not sure why its an 'x' - i can see the pic in the post

try this link ...

http://www.pbase.com/lsher/25g_cad_reef_tank&page=6

thanks for any help you can provide ...

Lloyd

 

[macawdad2003]

Now the pics show up.. That was odd.. The level you have the skimmer in the tank looks good. However, Looks like you may have to adjust the air knob so you don't have the water filling the cup.

When you initially set the blue air intake know you will start to see the bubbles rise. Set it so the bubbles only just start to fill in the column of the skimmer cup only. In a day or so you will start to have some decent skimmate in the cup. Just clean it weekly and the 9002 will serve you well. Mine has been great over the last month.

 

[lsher]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9078528#post9078528 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by macawdad2003
Now the pics show up.. That was odd.. The level you have the skimmer in the tank looks good. However, Looks like you may have to adjust the air knob so you don't have the water filling the cup.

When you initially set the blue air intake know you will start to see the bubbles rise. Set it so the bubbles only just start to fill in the column of the skimmer cup only. In a day or so you will start to have some decent skimmate in the cup. Just clean it weekly and the 9002 will serve you well. Mine has been great over the last month.

I'll adjust it and see what happens.


Thanks for the advice!!

Lloyd