Skimmer and Adding New water to tank

[Carlo Miceli]

I have a new setup and noticed that as I do a water change or add water my skimmer cup fills fast. I just did a 15 gal change and must have taken 4 gallons total from cup. It is a euro reef RS80. Is this normal? Should I shut down skimmer for a day when adding water, is that okay? The water doesnt look all that bad when I empty the cup.

 

[stevenp]

My skimmer does that too. I just run it with the cup overflowing in the sump until it looks like its calmed down. Then, I pour the contents of the cup back in the sump and let 'er go.

It usually only lasts a couple hours. The water that is filling your skimmer cup like you explain is not waste IMO.

Steve

 

[Carlo Miceli]

Thanks for reply,
I actually just got off the phone with Euro reef (my Skimmer) He points out that I am not using reverse osmosis water and it is filtering out alot of waste...

 

[rjdudek]

When you are changing the water is the level in the sump changing much (not at the same level as before the change)? If I over fill my sump even an inch the skimmer fills quickly if it is not readjusted.

 

[Carlo Miceli]

It changes about 3 inches higher

 

[spivack]

Same thing

My ASM does the same thing and like StevenP I let it overflow also. It is a good idea to clean the collection cup prior to letting it overflow.

I use RODI so I dont know what the euro folks aree talking about

 

[Carlo Miceli]

okay thats good to hear because I cant imagine the water being that bad..