Skimmer too large for my tank?

[marxxx]

http://www.marinetechnical.com/page7.html

Using the MTC HSA 1000 with a little diant 4mdsc pump. I had it skimming for a bit, but has since stopped foaming. I have cleaned it twice an no improvement.


I believe the skimmer is rated for 100-1000 gallons, I am running it on my 180 reef tank that is minimally stocked at this point. I am just wondering if maybe the system is not generating enough waste to keep the skimmer foaming...

[luke33]

How long has it been running?

[ROB2005]

If the biolad isn't really heavy at the moment, there won't be much for the skimmer to skim out my friend.

[Waxxiemann]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10998113#post10998113 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ROB2005
If the biolad isn't really heavy at the moment, there won't be much for the skimmer to skim out my friend.

I agree.

[marxxx]

Not a large bio load at the moment, but I can see particulate matter in the water column. Frustrating that the skimmer won't take it out!

[Wryknow]

Skimmers aren't great for particulates. For that you want a filter sock or some sort of mechanical filtration (a canister filter with filter pads/carbon/phos-ban works great.)