New skimmer question...crappy instructions

[Nocturnal]

Just installed a new NW Octopus. Curious as to how high I should have the water level. I have it now right at the top of the water chamber right at where it begins to neck down. Also, how long for a break-in period with these? Any idea?

TIA

 

[Dave]

I have my NW in about 7 inches of water. I think most recommend 6-8 inches of water. I also set the water height in the skimmer where the cup connects to the body. If you rinse it in white vinegar it should break in a bit faster. Can take a week or more with a new skimmer.

 

[Nocturnal]

Thanks Dave.
Did you mod yours at all?

 

[JayM]

I have mine in 8" of water. NW200, gate and mesh. Works awesome.

It did take a week to break in.

You might want to look at this thread about increasing your bubbles...looked interesting, and non-destructive to the needlewheel.

http://www.bostonreefers.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64171

 

[Nocturnal]

I have mine in 8" of water. NW200, gate and mesh. Works awesome.

It did take a week to break in.

You might want to look at this thread about increasing your bubbles...looked interesting, and non-destructive to the needlewheel.

http://www.bostonreefers.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64171

Thanks Jay! Very cool mod there. I may try that one

 

[Jeff.:P]

Do you think 10" will be too much?
I have a clearance issue.

 

[Dave]

Thanks Dave.
Did you mod yours at all?

I have a ER that I did the mesh and gate valve mod on. Works great.

Do you think 10" will be too much?
I have a clearance issue.

I had the same problem. I lowered my water level in the sump.

 

[Jeff.:P]

well, I wont be able to adjust the baffle height, it's stuck at 10"
any ideas?

 

[JayM]

do you have clearance under the stand to put the skimmer on a 2" platform?

 

[Jeff.:P]

I have exactly 25" from the base of the stand to the bottom of the tank. Looks like I'm gonna have to shop for another skimmer.