I don't think you realize just how finicky super skimmers are....an inch is a huge deal to them.....heck a 1/4 inch is a big deal to them.....I'd put money on it that if you cut the tube connecting the pump and inch shorter raisin it up tham "POOF" it starts skimming normal again

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90 Gal mixed reef with a custom 40 gal sump, SWC Mini S skimmer, 8X56 Watt fan modded Tek, 2x2LF reactors, mag 12 return, Tunze ATO and a modded Tunze 6100 running on a DIY wave controller
My TOTM thread
http://www.reefersparadise.com/smf/i...?page=page4263