Proclear aquatics systems 75g protien skimmer

[Gza166]

I was given this protein skimmer and this is the first time I will be using one since I've only been into the saltwater hobby for about two months now. can anyone explain the whole adjustment and water level deal.

 

[Readingexcalibur]

Following. I believe you need to adjust it so the water is in the cone of the collection cup but not spilling over (flow dial). I also gather they work a lot better when they get dirty. Mine took about 2 weeks to start bubbling correctly. Either way, following in this thread to learn something new!

 

[Gza166]

Ya I was playing with it yesterday because I had to do some modifications to it because the tank I have ha an eclipse hood. So I filled up my sink and an it worked but I couldn't get the water into the tube

 

[Gza166]

Into the tube of the collection cup

 

[Readingexcalibur]

Is it submergible? A lot of times it depends on the actual water level.

 

[Gza166]

It was used as an in sump skimmer but due to my setup I'm going to have it act like a hang on skimmer

 

[Gza166]

But I cut a tube long enough for the pump to reach the middle of the tank if need be

 

[Readingexcalibur]

That's your problem, your pump can't handle the little extra distance. This is my set up. I also cut a tube and ran my pump in chamber 1 to my skimmer in chamber two. Had to adjust daily for weeks until I found its happy point.

 

[Gza166]

I see, thanks I'll have to fugue something out then