DMAN_123 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I am new to salt water and i just got a protein skimmer today. When i plug it in the foam goes into the collection cup and then over flows right away. Is there any adjustment I can make? The instructions are not very good and only talk about how to adjust the collection cup. The skimmer I have is a AquaMaxx HOB-1 Hang-On-Back Protein Skimmer. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzobob Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 You'll need to raise the collection cup. On this skimmer the collection cup level is set by moving the big rubber o-ring thing (big black rubber band) up or down on the collection cup. Moving it down will raise the cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAN_123 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Any hight I have the collection cup it seams to fill with foam and over flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzobob Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 It may just need time to break in. Try raising the whole skimmer by a half an inch or so. You may also be able to adjust the air hose to let in more or less air which can impact the skimmer level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 +1 to the skimmer needing a "break in" period. Give it a week or so, then hopefully it won't be skimming so wet. Also, if you are adding this to an established tank, it might just be working over time skimming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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