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eakatank · 02-06-2007, 09:26 PM

I’m running a new AquaC EV-180 in my sump and the bubbles won’t climb the tower. I know the manual notes a 48-72 hour break in process but I’m starting to get a little anxious that I’ve screwed something up. I guess I’ll just lay down some facts and you can let me know where I’ve gone wrong. Previously I was running a Berlin Classic and it was pulling out about ¼ cup a week.

- 75gallon tank that may resemble a reef ~100gallon total system
- 3 chamber sump
- Mag 7 on the Skimmer
- Elevated Skimmer to just above the gate valve
- Adjusted valve so the water level is equal to the top of the box
- Air Valve wide open
- Unblocked drain in cup

What else do I need to consider? Should I just sit tight for a few more days?

02-06-2007, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
eakatank Fire Coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 61 View Gallery Karma Komment	New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days I’m running a new AquaC EV-180 in my sump and the bubbles won’t climb the tower. I know the manual notes a 48-72 hour break in process but I’m starting to get a little anxious that I’ve screwed something up. I guess I’ll just lay down some facts and you can let me know where I’ve gone wrong. Previously I was running a Berlin Classic and it was pulling out about ¼ cup a week. - 75gallon tank that may resemble a reef ~100gallon total system - 3 chamber sump - Mag 7 on the Skimmer - Elevated Skimmer to just above the gate valve - Adjusted valve so the water level is equal to the top of the box - Air Valve wide open - Unblocked drain in cup What else do I need to consider? Should I just sit tight for a few more days?