Vertex biopellet overflow

[sanchoy]

So after almost 2 months of use, I come home to find my sump full of overflowing foam from my skimmer. and the skimmer appears to have gone mad.

I was using Vertex Biopellets. Everything went fine, then this mishap occurred.

Should i do a water change? PH has also fallen to 8.1

[HighlandReefer]

Depending on how much water was removed from your tank if the skimmer overflowed out of the system, you salinity could have dropped. I would check all your parameters to make sure they are in line. If the bacterial population has suddenly increased, this could be a good thing for reducing nitrate. Perhaps as small water change could be benefitial, but nothing too large. I would asjust your skimmer to properly remove the bacteria & other suspended orgnanics. Once adjusted, the skimmer should catch up as long as it is of good quality.

[sanchoy]

I tried adjusting the skimmer, but the foam still overflows. I will do a water change tonight and hopefully that will make it better.