Protien skim. problems

[hawkster]

I am having problems with using my protien skimmer and I hope somebody has a simple solution. I have had the same skimmer for a couple of years now, it was a great gift from a friend,but it's so frustrating at times I must be doing something wrong. I have a 55 gal tank with a sump and that is where I place the skimmer,as soon as the water level changes one or two days is all, the skimmers, (bubble layer) lowers rendering the skimmer inefective,I try to adjust it and a few hours later it's overflowing.Is ther a way to make it independent of the sump level? it consist of a pumo connected to an air line which is pumped near the top of the skimmer. I tried using restrictors to no avail.Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as more often than not the unit is not working. Thanks HAWK

 

[dreeves]

Within the sump..the skimmer will adjust itself and perform in accordance with the pressure of the water as determined by the water level. Keep your sump water at a constant level...

 

[slofish]

What brand and model are you using? has it been cleaned out lately. Hows it set up? input pump, outflow, etc

 

[aftrhrs]

I have been running for 1 year without a protein skimmer. 75 gallon tank with a 20 gallon tank for a sump. I built a series of baffles, added carbon to make the water clear, put in a filter and at the last step before the return to the tank, filled it with live rock. I thought about buying a protein skimmer but was told I could get by without one. I am setting up a refugium next. Keep up on the water quality, and the water changes and you should not have any trouble ditching it if it is giving you a lot of trouble.