skimmer problem

[Hehe]

does any1 knows why the bubble level of my external recirculating skimmer is always high giving me very wet skimmate?

the water outlet is open fully, and the feed pump that i use is 1850l/h.

the recommended flowrate is 2000-3000l/h.

i have to bend the air inlet to restrict the air, producing lesser bubbles to bring the level lower.

[fishiee]

you can use a pump of a lower capacity. check that nothing is blocking the exit.

[demonsori]

does any1 knows why the bubble level of my external recirculating skimmer is always high giving me very wet skimmate?

i have to bend the air inlet to restrict the air, producing lesser bubbles to bring the level lower.

sounds like a problem i had with my skimmer....think a air control valve will do the trick, inserted at the end where air is drawn in...since u mentioned bending the air inlet...

those plastic screw type that u can "tune" to control air flow...fully opened the water level is higher, close the valve slightly u should see the water level drop slightly....

[dachkie]

alternatively is to buy the a air tube clamp, reef depot has a flow control valve , and sealife has the hns type clamp