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	Turboflotor Skimmer in new tank, how much foam?
connah Hobbyist Posts: 126 Kudos: 168 Votes: 4 Registered: 09-Nov-2003	I have just setup /seting up my new tank, The tank + sump is 120GalUS I have put about 120lbs of Live rock in the tank. Its been in for about 4 days, I have had my skimmer running since I put the LV in, the frist night I the cup 1/2 filled with yellowish water. but in the last 3 day it has collected nothing, the foam dosent bubble over into the cup, is this normal? Its a Aqua Medic Turboflotor multi SL Skimmer and it didnt come with very good instructions, I am new to this so I dont know what to expect. Any help would be great Thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
fishheadfred Fish Addict Posts: 708 Kudos: 653 Votes: 12 Registered: 30-Jul-2003	Not familiar with that skimmer but the foam will depend on your adjustments and your bioload.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
fishheadfred Fish Addict Posts: 708 Kudos: 653 Votes: 12 Registered: 30-Jul-2003	what I mean is you may not have alot of protiens in your tank yet.Also most skimmers take awhile to "break in".I have heard of some taking a few weeks to do so.Relax and see how things develope.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
connah Hobbyist Posts: 126 Kudos: 168 Votes: 4 Registered: 09-Nov-2003	Thanks for the info, there is only LR in the tank at the moment so not much foam.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20


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