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I am in the process of cycling my tank. I installed a second hand Deltec skimmer three days ago and there is still not a drop of waste in the collection cup. The air intake valve is fully opened. What could be wrong? The skimmer is producing lots of fine bubbles and looks normal in every way. Shouldn't there be something showing up by now?

Just starting (October 2009).

Here is what I have so far:

EQUIPMENT

3x2x2.5 Tank

Tunze Turbelle Stream 6060

Artica 1/4 HP Chiller

Deltec APF600 Skimmer

Dymax 150W Metal Halide

Eheim 2060 Return Pump

Nautilus Phosphate Reactor

LIVESTOCK

65 Kgs Live Rock

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teebs Newbie

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You should read the instructions on the Deltec Website:

http://www.theaquariumsolution.com/files/D...ers%20(3)_1.pdf

My Setup:

3x2x2 tank with IOS

Equipment List:

Chiller: Artica 1/5HP

Chiller Pump: Sicce 4000

Return Pump: OR3500

Skimmer: Deltec APF600

Wavemaker: Tunze Wavebox/2x Hydor K2/SCWD wavemaker

Lights: DElighting 2x150W MH + 2x 39W T5 Atinic

FR: Skimz

FR Pump: Atman AT-104

Tubby ATO, Kalkweisser Reactor with magnetic stirrer.

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jyoon Newbie

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If your skimmer is an out sump skimmer, then you may need to check your feeder pump. It may be too slow flow.

If your skimmer is an in-sump skimmer, your sump tank water level might be too low and cause not enough water pressure.

I am taking the assumption that you have check your NW pump and the air vent for the air intake.

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