skimmer setup secrets?

[Graham_f]

so a funny thing happened... when i had a minor tank emergency i moved my entire sump setup into a extra 36x19x19 tank i had while i replaced the cracked and leaking old sump.

while in the panic i just tossed my skimmer in without worrying about its water depth. I figured some skimming was more important than nothing, but to my surprise...it pulled the darkest thickest skimmate that it ever has! i have to clean the cup every three days now instead of a week to 10 days.
in fact its working so well when i got the new tank setup, ive put it back in the same way and its working fantastic sitting in 18" of water. i was looking for a replacement but i think ill just keep it now.

I'm not complaining, but its kinda weird hey?

[neoh]

maybe try adjusting the water level in your sump?

[Graham_f]

Originally Posted by neoh

maybe try adjusting the water level in your sump?

Ha, I think you missed the point... It's working awesome
Now. I just find it odd that seems to work best in 18" of water.

[apexifd]

Originally Posted by Graham_f

Ha, I think you missed the point... It's working awesome
Now. I just find it odd that seems to work best in 18" of water.

18" of water? something must be off. but, as long as it works.