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Originally Posted by Lance
When I first began using the pellets the skimmer began to pull darker skimmate after 3 to 4 days. After about a week I noticed the skimmate increasing in volume. Very nice. I'm happy.
Now, after 5 months of use I'm noticing the skimmate changing. It is now a lighter colour and the thick skimmate collecting on the walls of the collection cup and neck are almost of a "chunky" texture with two different shades of brown. The chunks are a lighter brown than the more normal paste-like stuff. It is unlike any other skimmate I've seen. I just cleaned the skimmer tonight but will post some pics of this strange skimmate in a few days.
Anybody else notice a change in the skimmate after several months of pellet use? And if so what does it mean? There is no change in the levels of nitrates and phosphates.  |
Here's a pic of the lid of the skimmer cup. Not the best picture, but you get an idea of what I'm talking about. Notice the two different colours of skimmate, and you can sort of see the chunky texture.
