[KimPossible]

Well folks, my skimmer has not subsided. I use wet web media as a reference for most everything...besides my references here at RS. Here is my reply from the staff and beyond that a response from Aqua C. I'm still trying to work out the bugs..


Remora C Pro Skimming Wet, Very Wet – 04/28/08
Hello WWM,
<<Hiya Kim...Eric here>>
I recently purchased a Remora C Pro w/ a Rio 1400 for my 120 gallon tank.
<<Good skimmer and great people (Jason and Steve) and service>>
I am not using any other pump parts, only vinyl tubing and snap-lock hose clamps to connect the pump to the skimmer.
<<Okay>>
My tank is healthy and I perform 30% bi-monthly water change consistently.
<<Excellent>>
This tank is 1.5 yrs and has gone skimmerless since inception.
<<I see>>
I upgraded form a 55 that was also skimmerless for 5 yrs. I hooked up the skimmer, raised the cup to its highest position and screwed the injector screw in as far as it will go. Here is the problem, I was pulling soooo much water out, I had to make 20 gallons of saltwater to replenish the amount that was being pulled out.
<<Hmm…certainly not desired (or typical) performance>>
The skimmate was clear with just the slightest ting of yellow.
<<Indeed…something amiss here>>
I will need to mix another 20 gallons to continue skimming.
<<I would remove the skimmer for the moment, until the issue can be resolved>>
I posted on several forums with very little help, I Googled and did not find any similar experiences.
<<This last is a good sign [grin]. As stated, this is not typical performance of this product>>
I need help.
<<Well Kim, I can only guess but if you didn’t inadvertently hook up the venturi fitting (not used with the RIO pump), perhaps the problem is with the injection port, preventing the creation of a fine and forceful enough spray for proper bubble formation. I suggest you contact AquaC (I will CC them here as well), and let Steve help you troubleshoot the problem (info@proteinskimmer.com)>>
TIA,
Kim
Gilbert, Az.
<<Regards, EricR…Columbia, SC>>

And from Aqua C.

Hi Kim,

Eric from WWM forwarded me your message, and I can help you out. It sounds like the skimmer may be reacting to something in the water, causing a "soapy" effect. Products such as water conditioners that "replace slime coating" (Stress Coat, Prime, Novaqua, Aqua Safe, etc.), antibiotic, red slime and parasite treatments, SeaChem calcium products, trace element blocks, and 2-part epoxy can have this effect. Let me know if you're using any of these. Thanks!
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Steve Prince
Customer Service Manager

AquaC, Inc.
7949 Stromesa Ct., Ste. E
San Diego, CA 92126
858-689-1121 phone
858-564-3419 fax

My response to the later is....I am not using any of the products you list here. The only media used in my tank is carbon, I use Tropic Marin salt, have an auto top off bin and a chiller. Thats it.

So, we'll see what comes back......