Protein SKimmer going crazy!

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by adam, Oct 25, 2012.

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  1. adam

    adam Montipora Digitata

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    I just upgraded fro a sumpless 46 gallon to a drilled 75 gallon with sump. After the transfer I added a 250ml bottle of Bio Spira. I have 75 LB of Live rock but I thought it would help. I have a Aqua C Urchin Pro with Mag 5 in the sump and it is collecting all water. Is this from the Bio Spira? When should the skimmer act normal? I can't keep the skimmer plugged in due to the water. I have it off now for almost 2 days.
     
    adam, Oct 25, 2012
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  2. billielewis3

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    Skimmer is supposed to off when you add that bacteria stuff, running your skimmer will remove all of it before it havs a chance to take effect.
     
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  3. adam

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    How long does it take for it to naturally leave the water? SHould I do a water change to help remove some of the bacteria?
     
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  4. billielewis3

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    Nah just leave skimmer off for about a week or till all your levels reach 0. Or at lease near zero.
     
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  5. adam

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    My levels are at 0. They were before I added it except for Nitrate at 10. I only added it because I was adding 40 gallons of new water and thought it would help.
     
    adam, Oct 26, 2012
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