My skimmer isnt bubbling properly

[Sir Patrick]

Rabid-

When you upgraded to the mag 5, how did you attatch it? Is it noisey??

I got a mag 5 in the basement.

[Rabidgoose]

The same way the 3 was on, they have the same size outlet pipe. The 5 might be to much for you though. Isin't the regular ACR alot smaller then the Pro? (I think but I'm not sure)

Rabid-

When you upgraded to the mag 5, how did you attatch it? Is it noisey??

I got a mag 5 in the basement.

[Sir Patrick]

I have no clue- never seen the pro model. Makes sense though.

[Sir Patrick]

The rio hf 8 seems to be working so far. Its quieted down already, and doesnt send too much flow as to cause any nuicence bubbles.

Just checked out the colection chamber, and I am in the initial stages of colecting skimate already!!!! I havnt colected a drop in 4 weeks! I am excited!

Now to keep an eye on it to adjust the colection cup as nesecary....hate to have an overflow.

I am so ready for a clean tank....

[tazzy695]

ok another question how deep in the tank is your pump also how far above the water line dose the pump have to push to get into the skimmer maby try adjusting these I had similar issue with a cpr hob skimmer shortened the tube going into the skimmer and problem fixed due to pump being shallower and less head for it to push into the skimmer

[whitetiger61]

i posted the same skimmer in the Whats new with your tank thread, but i will post it again..that set screw is very delicate on where the skimmer wants it adjusted to get the maximum effeciency out of the skimmer..I have mine very shallow in the tank..It took me forever adjusting the collection cup and the set screw to get it right..My settings for mine are on th collection cup oring is 3/4 from the bottom and the set screw is from starting with the screw in your hand 8 1/2 turns in..i hope this helps..sounds like your getting there..definitely one ofthe hardest skmmers i have ever had to adjust.

Rick

[Sir Patrick]

^thx for the advice!

After it has ran a week, I am going to try to dial it in. Your posts have helped out alot. Apreciated.

[whitetiger61]

your welcome..good luck

Rick