Question on skimmer activity

GaryZ · 10-24-2005, 05:25 PM

Sometimes my skimmer doesn't seem to be skimming. Other times, its foaming like crazy. Don't bother asking me what skimmer it is, its old and is going to be replaced eventually. I was just curious as to wether or not my skimmer should be producing all the time. I have a very light bio-load right now. Does this mean that it would be normal for my skimmer to be only producing part time?

Steven Pro · 10-24-2005, 06:32 PM

Skimmers can vary in their performance (particularly old designs) because of many things; hands in the water, foods and feeding schedule, even the weather/barometric pressure can affect their function.

GaryZ · 10-24-2005, 06:36 PM

So then the answer would be that they don't necessarily produce 100% of the time. Right?

Steven Pro · 10-24-2005, 06:48 PM

Correct

***Reefland*** · 10-24-2005, 06:54 PM

I notice that after working in the tank and feeding thawed brine and mysid our skimmer stops producing for about an hour.

My2heartboys · 10-25-2005, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryZ

Sometimes my skimmer doesn't seem to be skimming. Other times, its foaming like crazy. Don't bother asking me what skimmer it is, its old and is going to be replaced eventually. I was just curious as to wether or not my skimmer should be producing all the time. I have a very light bio-load right now. Does this mean that it would be normal for my skimmer to be only producing part time?

I have had a few minor problems with our skimmer as well. I did not realize having my hands in the tank could affect the output. It does seem to do better when I dose magnesium.

Anne

10-24-2005, 05:25 PM	#1
GaryZ Council Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 253	Question on skimmer activity Sometimes my skimmer doesn't seem to be skimming. Other times, its foaming like crazy. Don't bother asking me what skimmer it is, its old and is going to be replaced eventually. I was just curious as to wether or not my skimmer should be producing all the time. I have a very light bio-load right now. Does this mean that it would be normal for my skimmer to be only producing part time?

10-24-2005, 06:54 PM	#5
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,009	I notice that after working in the tank and feeding thawed brine and mysid our skimmer stops producing for about an hour. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

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10-24-2005, 06:32 PM	#2
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	Skimmers can vary in their performance (particularly old designs) because of many things; hands in the water, foods and feeding schedule, even the weather/barometric pressure can affect their function.

10-24-2005, 06:36 PM	#3
GaryZ Council Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 253	So then the answer would be that they don't necessarily produce 100% of the time. Right?

10-24-2005, 06:48 PM	#4
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	Correct

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