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	Skimmer Question
PeaceB2U Hobbyist Posts: 64 Kudos: 48 Votes: 0 Registered: 25-Jul-2004	I've just set up an Aquaclear Pro 75 wet/dry filter with built in skimmer for use in my 55 gallon FOWLR tank. I'm not exactly sure how to adjust the air valve on my skimmer. Should the water be flowing all the way up to the collection cup in the skimmer?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	No, the water should be either below, or in the riser neck. Only "dry" foam should be in the majority of the riser neck and going into the cup.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
Week End Big Fish Posts: 414 Kudos: 436 Votes: 1 Registered: 16-May-2004	so does it mean foam should always be flowing into the waste collection cup constantly?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
fishheadfred Fish Addict Posts: 708 Kudos: 653 Votes: 12 Registered: 30-Jul-2003	I don't know about the other brands but Aqua C says that it will depend on your bio-load.So no the amount of foam will vary.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	it should be a dry foam...not a wet foam. Most skimmers/tanks will have a certain time(s) of the day that you collect more skimmate...it should be pulling out a decent amount of dark skimmate weekly.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
Week End Big Fish Posts: 414 Kudos: 436 Votes: 1 Registered: 16-May-2004	so as long as you see disguesting stuff being collecting in the waste up it means it's working pretty well?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	Yuppers......you are correct.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20


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