Why does my skimmer go berzerk ???

[viperfish]

Try injecting some hot water down your airline with a syringe. If you have a blockage in your airline or venturi the skimmer level will increase rapidly because the pump is pushing more water than air. This is something that should be done on a regular basis to keep the skimmer running efficiently. It's worth a try.

[kien]

Originally Posted by medhatreefguy

Try injecting some hot water down your airline with a syringe. If you have a blockage in your airline or venturi the skimmer level will increase rapidly because the pump is pushing more water than air. This is something that should be done on a regular basis to keep the skimmer running efficiently. It's worth a try.

Been there done that

[The Grizz]

I would say it is cuz it is CRAZY just like you

[Delphinus]

Mine does the exact same thing about as frequently. Different model skimmer but still a Bubble Magus. Maybe it has something to do with the pump. I've looked at all kinds of things to explain it away like small variances in water level and blockages and dirty intake venturi but it doesn't seem to be any of those things ... it just happens.

And it torques me off too. I've been living with the collection cup overflowing the last few days because I just give up on resetting it every few days.

[Bloodasp]

Mine went crazy lst night and it's not even bubble magus and I didn't do anything different from what I normally do.

[kien]

Huh.. Weird. I've never had a skimmer just randomly blow its load. I've always been able to determine why (epoxy, new sock, medications, etc). This is driving me ape detritus!! At least I'm not the only one. I can't live like this tho so if it keeps up I'm recycling its red ass!

[Red Coral Aquariums]

Your controller should monitor your ph. That being said can you record your ph levels and the approximate times it overflows?.
Just a thought.
Kevin

[Coleus]

Originally Posted by kien

I'm recycling its red ass!

What day does your blue recycling bin got collected :-) Btw, have you check the air valve?

[kien]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

I would say it is cuz it is CRAZY just like you

Between this damn skimmer and the coconut bra fiasco I'm starting to question whether I should continue with this hobby

[MitchM]

I don't think it's the skimmer.

If you have a look at episode 88 pt 4 of LA Fishguys, shortly after they add some skimmate to a new skimmer in a tank with water only, the skimmer foam level starts rising.

Here's a link to the video: http://www.lafishguys.com/88-%20prot...skimmer-04.htm

I think that what's happening in a tank that is otherwise stable with a properly adjusted and clean skimmer and the skimmer suddenly overflows is that there has been a sudden increase in coral allelopathy with increased mucus production.

I don't think you can prepare for it, other than have an in sump skimmer or install a drain tube in your collection cup (part way up the cup) that flows back into your sump.
That way it won't drain your tank and when you notice it just clean your skimmer cup and change your carbon.

Mitch