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Old June 5th 07, 07:15 PM posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
ONJ
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Default first time using skimmer

"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
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Yep, I'd advise that you reduce the air input.


Ok, so if I understand you correctly. Even though it is just bubbling water
at this point and no foam, should I reduce the air input and should the
bubbling water be spilling into the cup? Keep in mind at this point thats
all it is, bubbling water, no foam yet.

My fear is if I do it will fill up during the day when I'm at work and
overflow.



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ONJ wrote on 6/5/2007 10:50 AM:
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
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Look to see if you are getting so many bubbles in the tank, that the
bubbles are sticking to the worms, and floating them up.


Ya...thats is what is happening. They are alive. The skimmer even
sucked a few of them up.

Someone said the bubbles will go away when the skimmer starts producing.

And right now the skimmer water is bubbling several inches below the top
of the collection cup tube. I didn't think I wanted bubbling water
overflowing into the cup. Am I correct in thinking that if I leave it at
this level that it will start to foam later and then start going into the
cup?

Also, I see all these videos or pics of foam/froth boiling over into the
cup and makes me think this cup will fill up with water and gunk within a
few hours.....I'd hate to think I'd have to come home every few hours
from work just to keep the cup from overflowing.