Help with Bak Pak skimmer

[adrock16]

I just set up my cpr bak pak skimmer yesterday. I know its working but I dont know if I have it adjusted right. Anybody have any ideas or pictures of how to do this succesfully. I either get way to much foam or not quite enough. Please help Adam :notsure:

 

[thegrog]

New skimmers usually have a break-in period where they are very tempermental for a week or two. Some will produce tons of skimmate, others hardly any. Be patient and your skimmate production will even out.
Start with the bottom of the collection tube just below the water level in the skimmer. Then raise it 1/4" every day until you are getting a thick, greenish-brown skimmate.
Be patient, you got a good skimmer and it will take a little time.

 

[adrock16]

Hey Grog how do I set the air line right. I have it opened just a little more than half way.The bubbles are getting to the top of the collection tube but they rarely over flow like Im expecting. Does it sound like it is set up right? Thank 4 the help. Adam

 

[fishfreek]

Open the air intake all the way to let as much air in as possable. You can adjust it if nessassary after it is broken in.

 

[bolt696]

hello,
I just got a bak pak 2r. I have tons of micro bubbles. Should I be using the sponge it came with?

 

[bolt696]

another bak pak issue need help. Below is a picture of my collection cup. It is filling up with water. How do you correct this