skimmer not skimming?

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jaytreason

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I just got a skimmer but nothing is comming up in the collection cup...
Is it not turned up high enough?
If I turn it up any higher, to many micro bubbles flood the tank. I already fixed that prob thanks to a thread I posted earlier and some advice I got from a few people, but now I'm having problems with skimming anything at all...
My tank is still cycling and the skimmer is new so do you think that might be why there's nothing in the tank to skim???
 
mbrands

mbrands

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Originally posted by jaytreason
My tank is still cycling and the skimmer is new so do you think that might be why there's nothing in the tank to skim???
There is probably nothing to skim yet.
What brand are you using?
 
joker_ca

joker_ca

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SKIMMERS HAVE A BREAK IN PERIOD SO GIVE IT A WEEK OR TWO, ALSO DONT USE YOUR SKIMMER WHILE CYCLING YOUR TANK
 
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jaytreason

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Originally posted by joker_ca
ALSO DONT USE YOUR SKIMMER WHILE CYCLING YOUR TANK
Thank you for telling me. I didn't know if I should run it or not.
and for the question above, it's a Visi Jet skimmer.
 
drew2005

drew2005

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Originally posted by joker_ca
SKIMMERS HAVE A BREAK IN PERIOD SO GIVE IT A WEEK OR TWO, ALSO DONT USE YOUR SKIMMER WHILE CYCLING YOUR TANK
Just out of curiosity, is there a huge difference if you run ur protein skimmer while your cycling as opposed to not running it? Just curious cuz alot of people have told me to run it. So i have been running it for about 2 weeks.
 
usinkit

usinkit

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All the tanks I have cycled I always ran my skimmer. It probly doesnt matter if you run it or not while cycling. I figure by running it Iam getting a jump start on my water quality. Some people will say it slows the cycling period down by running the skimmer. If it does its not noticeable IMO.
 
drew2005

drew2005

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I guess its mixed opinions. Ive been running it for 2 weeks i might as well leave it that way. Thanks
-Drew
 
drew2005

drew2005

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Originally posted by feixjai
what does a skimmer do? and how does it help a saltwater fish tank?
It helps remove organic waste from the water like LR die off, fish poo, leftover food stuff like that. Its a good addition to a SWA.
 
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jaytreason

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How many gallons per hour should a skimmer be set to if it's in a 37 gal tank?
I'm also using a bio wheal which should help further circulate the water...
 
drew2005

drew2005

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Originally posted by jaytreason
How many gallons per hour should a skimmer be set to if it's in a 37 gal tank?
I'm also using a bio wheal which should help further circulate the water...
I have an Aquaclear 30 powerhead (175gph) hooked to my HOB skimmer for a 46 gallon. So im turning my tank about 4 times an hour. Works great! I cleaned the collection cup 2 days ago and i already gotta clean it again. Lot of die off during my cycle. Im cycling with 70lbs of LR.
 
snipe

snipe

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I ran my skimmer through the cycle. Just becuase I wasnt starting out with a top of the line skimmer. I started out with a jebo "same thing as visa-jet" They take a week or so to break in so by the time there doing there job your tank will have cycled.
 
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