Protein Skimmer Reeks!!

KurtG wrote:

I removed all my mechanical filtration and bio-balls. That was a great
suggestion as my skimmer is now picking up 2-3x the debris as before.

Problem is that now the skimmer reeks bad! Putrid bad! I was emptying
it once a day, and started twice a day. Problem is that by it's very
design, it has air flowing through it and the aroma isn't the most
appealing for living room. (Of course, I've opened the windows now due
to nicer weather.)

Any ideas? I can hope that this will settle down eventually.

--Kurt


It should settle down.

Tristan's suggestion about adjusting water level or airflow to produce
drier foam is the first thing I'd reccomend you try.

It may also clear up if given enough time. on it's own.

The skimmate that collects in my cups has sort of a mildly earthy smell
to it - if it smells like rotting seaweed, low tide, or the like,
something is wrong. The liquid that collects in the cup should be VERY
dark brownish green. It should be almost opaque. It should NOT be the
color of tea or weak coffee.