Skimmer wont settle down after using putty

Jyetman · 04/17/2018, 04:26 PM

I used some coral putty to hold some frags in place last Saturday. Ever since my BM skimmer seriously over flows even when set to the lowest setting. This has happen before with same putty but not for 3 to 4 days straight? I've placed a hose on the drain plug and ran skimmer for a day doesn't get any better. What can I do to get my skimmer working again?

Danny_15 · 04/17/2018, 04:54 PM

This might not be much help but thats why in most puttt packages it says to turn off skimmer

Anemone · 04/17/2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jyetman

What can I do to get my skimmer working again?

Time. I've had the "overflow" issues last up to a week. It will eventually clear.

Kevin

Jyetman · 04/17/2018, 08:47 PM

Guess I'll wait and test it everyday to see. To top things off I had issues with my algae scrubber and then a rock slide. Took nearly four hours redoing my rockwork hate this hobby sometimes but at least its way better looking now ha.

smatter · 04/18/2018, 07:43 AM

Use Tunze Coral Gum Instant next time. It doesn't make your skimmer overflow.

shaginwagon13 · 04/18/2018, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jyetman

Guess I'll wait and test it everyday to see. To top things off I had issues with my algae scrubber and then a rock slide. Took nearly four hours redoing my rockwork hate this hobby sometimes but at least its way better looking now ha.

Could do a nice water change to get some of the residual stuff out of the water.

MondoBongo · 04/18/2018, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by shaginwagon13

Could do a nice water change to get some of the residual stuff out of the water.

this was my thought as well. a water change and running some carbon should help get rid of anything in the water that is causing your skimmer issues.

mcgyvr · 04/18/2018, 08:14 AM

Best is to simply raise/adjust the skimmer as needed to get it to skim wet.. Change the cup often and it will eventually settle down... adjust as needed at that point..

Uncle99 · 04/18/2018, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Best is to simply raise/adjust the skimmer as needed to get it to skim wet.. Change the cup often and it will eventually settle down... adjust as needed at that point..

Yup, this process works great, skim wet, it WILL settle...

smatter · 04/18/2018, 08:21 PM

Or just use Coral Gum Instant next time.

Myles · 04/18/2018, 09:15 PM

Try lowering the water level in the sump and see if that helps. Same thing happened to me once.
Myles

D-Nak · 04/18/2018, 11:49 PM

I usually just leave the drain plug open, letting the water drain back into the sump. When I notice that the water is no longer draining, I close the drain plug.

shaginwagon13 · 04/19/2018, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by D-Nak

I usually just leave the drain plug open, letting the water drain back into the sump. When I notice that the water is no longer draining, I close the drain plug.

+1

This will keep oxygen levels up as your skimmer is still running until it settles.

Also, try to raise the skimmer slightly in the water, maybe 1" raise might calm it down.

lighthouze08 · 04/19/2018, 10:50 AM

if it's still overflowing at the lowest setting, take the skimmer cup out and let it sit a little crooked on the skimmer, that way some of the waste can make it to the cup and some bubbles can escape the skimmer neck at the same time. That will fix the problem

Jyetman · 04/19/2018, 11:29 AM

Yesterday I raised the skimmer and let it run all day. Today lowered it adjusted all is good now. Thanks for all the help.

04/17/2018, 04:26 PM	#1
Jyetman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,712	Skimmer wont settle down after using putty I used some coral putty to hold some frags in place last Saturday. Ever since my BM skimmer seriously over flows even when set to the lowest setting. This has happen before with same putty but not for 3 to 4 days straight? I've placed a hose on the drain plug and ran skimmer for a day doesn't get any better. What can I do to get my skimmer working again?

04/18/2018, 08:14 AM	#8
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Best is to simply raise/adjust the skimmer as needed to get it to skim wet.. Change the cup often and it will eventually settle down... adjust as needed at that point.. __________________ Who me?

04/18/2018, 09:15 PM	#11
Myles Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 262	Try lowering the water level in the sump and see if that helps. Same thing happened to me once. Myles __________________ Myles

04/18/2018, 11:49 PM	#12
D-Nak Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,797	I usually just leave the drain plug open, letting the water drain back into the sump. When I notice that the water is no longer draining, I close the drain plug. __________________ Tank info: 120 gallon 48x30x20 high DT. Clownfish breeding rack in full swing: C-Quest Onyx, Bali Aquarich P1 Picasso + Rod's Onyx, wild percula + Rod's Onyx.

04/19/2018, 10:50 AM	#14
lighthouze08 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA Posts: 843	if it's still overflowing at the lowest setting, take the skimmer cup out and let it sit a little crooked on the skimmer, that way some of the waste can make it to the cup and some bubbles can escape the skimmer neck at the same time. That will fix the problem __________________ _____________

04/17/2018, 04:54 PM	#2
Danny_15 Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 160	This might not be much help but thats why in most puttt packages it says to turn off skimmer

04/17/2018, 08:47 PM	#4
Jyetman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,712	Guess I'll wait and test it everyday to see. To top things off I had issues with my algae scrubber and then a rock slide. Took nearly four hours redoing my rockwork hate this hobby sometimes but at least its way better looking now ha.

04/18/2018, 07:43 AM	#5
smatter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,055	Use Tunze Coral Gum Instant next time. It doesn't make your skimmer overflow.

04/18/2018, 08:21 PM	#10
smatter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,055	Or just use Coral Gum Instant next time.

04/19/2018, 11:29 AM	#15
Jyetman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,712	Yesterday I raised the skimmer and let it run all day. Today lowered it adjusted all is good now. Thanks for all the help.