Deltec SC1455 won't kick in for new setup

[victorong777@yahoo.com.sg]

Hi to all reefers, I have just purchased a Deltec SC1455 but after about a week, it did not kick in.

My tank setup is 2.5(L)x2(W)x1.5(H) and I have added NSW from a Pasir Ris fish farm.

I have added both dry rocks and live rock(4 small pcs) and daily been dosing BioProton Marine.

I have a sump with new 7" filter sock , a return pump Jebao DC6000.

Can anyone advice what's wrong or it is normal with using NSW that no kick in at early stage of cycling process?

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[victorong777@yahoo.com.sg]

Here is my tank

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[victorong777@yahoo.com.sg]

Resize again

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[sunny03]

Give it some more time ... you have a great skimmer ... the forming is so dense. ..

[SunkistC]

Did you measure the specific gravity of the NSW? Try to use accurate measuring device such as refractometer instead of those swing arm hydrometer which can give very inaccurate readings.

NSW SG level can be very low.. skimmer can't skim properly at low SG.

I am using a Deltec SC2060, it started to kick in 10 mins after power up.

[PROX]

You can wash with vinegar to speed it up.

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[victorong777@yahoo.com.sg]

Did you measure the specific gravity of the NSW? Try to use accurate measuring device such as refractometer instead of those swing arm hydrometer which can give very inaccurate readings.

NSW SG level can be very low.. skimmer can't skim properly at low SG.

 

I am using a Deltec SC2060, it started to kick in 10 mins after power up.

Hmm... When I first got the NSW, the SG is 1.017, now I am adding more salt (Coral Pro) to increase the salinity.

So far it is reading at 1.019.

Should I dump in more lots more salt so I can achieve like 1.023?

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[victorong777@yahoo.com.sg]

You can wash with vinegar to speed it up.

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You mean even for a new one got to clean it now?

The vinegar type buy from NTUC can?

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[ASHWIN]

Hmm... When I first got the NSW, the SG is 1.017, now I am adding more salt (Coral Pro) to increase the salinity.

So far it is reading at 1.019.

Should I dump in more lots more salt so I can achieve like 1.023?

1.019?? Thats too low boost to 1.025..since there no livestock yes you can add..but i would advise to premix then add much safer!

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[victorong777@yahoo.com.sg]

Thanks ASHWIN will pre mix a very concentrated one to add into the tank. I have purchased a RODI unit from madpetz so that new top up would be better.

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[[V]tEc]

Water lvl of the skimmer is too high. Try set it lower. Bubble breaking at the bottom of the neck

[ASHWIN]

Thanks ASHWIN will pre mix a very concentrated one to add into the tank. I have purchased a RODI unit from madpetz so that new top up would be better.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

No Prob bro..Another Thing See Your Skimmer Manual..And See How Deep It Has to be..So It Might be higher or lower causing..irregular Performance..Try At The Precise Height (Water Level).. -Happy Reefing!

[victorong777@yahoo.com.sg]

The recommended height is 140 to 240mm, mine was set at 200mm. So don't think is the height of the water level.

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[ASHWIN]

The recommended height is 140 to 240mm, mine was set at 200mm. So don't think is the height of the water level.

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Okey Water Level out of the question..Now boost your salt level..

[victorong777@yahoo.com.sg]

Yes so far it is recorded as 1.023 but Bellinyu my friend has ever used a refractor to measure against my hydrometer. And it is 2 points out. Meaning it is now at 1.021 will try to increase further to 1.025 thanks for all advice.

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[victorong777@yahoo.com.sg]

By the way at 1.021 (actual reading) I think it is still producing the same amount of overflow.

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[ASHWIN]

By the way at 1.021 (actual reading) I think it is still producing the same amount of overflow.boost to 1.025..What Are You Using to test?, hydrometers are known to not show accurste Results.Use A Refrectometer..also check your skimmer overflow Is anything blocking.Pump..also..if boosting to 1.025 and still same check skimmer and pump..Are You Adding Anything Liquid to the tank? That can cause the overflow too

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[Admiraltian]

Try adjusting the water level in the inner funnel of the skimmer cup to the bottom and slowly fine tune higher. I think the water level/bubble foaming level inside the cup is too high.

[kenyee]

Speaking from my experience of skimz sk251 skimmer, lesser air will up the foam level..so open the water output to the max n fine tune the air intake to have a good skim foam..having such a high foaming will b wet skim..new tank might not have thing to skim oso..so if after add livestock still no skim then weird..happy reefing

[[V]tEc]

Low sg is not the issue. Main issue is no ls and incorrect water lvl.

[bellinayu]

When dosing bacteria, leave the skimmer off for at least 3 hrs. Check with recommended water level and adjust air intake. As you have not added LS yet, there isn't much to skim anyway.

[victorong777@yahoo.com.sg]

Update my SG is 1.022 but the cup still has lots of overflow of bubbles. Do u think it might be the case of using NSW.

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[victorong777@yahoo.com.sg]

Case solved now after simple advice from Bellinayu to adjust air valve. How stupid of me not to try that. But earlier I did but maybe the SG was too low. Now at 1.022, the adjustment of air valve works. Thanking guys and gals for your fast and kind advice.

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