Why SO much bubbles coming out from my skimmer???

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by yheartsp, Nov 10, 2009.

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  1. cooter181

    cooter181 Astrea Snail

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    does the valve slow the flow or raise the water height in the skimmers body?
     
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  3. yheartsp

    yheartsp Purple Spiny Lobster

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    the valve raises the water height, but my pump's flow rate is controllable, how much should i dial it back? how do i knkow what's the optimum flow? :-/
     
  4. cooter181

    cooter181 Astrea Snail

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    Thats what we were saying about the sweet spot.........You will have to play with air vs water flow until you are getting good skim but not a ton of bubbles leaving the skimmer.
     
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    cooter181 Astrea Snail

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    This could literally take a few days to accomplish :(
     
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    yheartsp Purple Spiny Lobster

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    hmm okay i'll go try it now , thanks alot ;D
     
  7. cooter181

    cooter181 Astrea Snail

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    No problemo, I've had a bout or two with my skimmer so I know how you feel. Good Luck!