Skimmer isn't producing foam

stapet77 · 06-25-2007, 08:00 PM

I bought an Aqua C EV 90 about a month ago. I got the water level just right and left it alone, but it still isn't producing any foam. Any thoughts?

Cassette87 · 06-25-2007, 08:07 PM

Every skimmer has a long break in period, sometimes over a month, I would give it some more time, if it appears to be functioning properly, i'd just give it time

sasquatch · 06-25-2007, 08:22 PM

check the water pump for problems. A faulty or underpowered pump
will not drive the air-induction injector properly, which will lead to low
levels of foam production.
B. Check the water level inside the skimmer's main chamber. An
incorrect water level will prevent proper foam production. Adjust the
exit valve so that the interior water level is near the top of the main
chamber (fig. 5).
C. AquaC protein skimmers feature an intense air flow-thru rate, which
means that they are highly influenced by oils, fats, and other chemicals
dissolved in the aquarium water or air source. You will notice a drastic,
temporary reduction of foam production after fish feedings or other
events which introduce chemicals into the water. Foam production
should resume within several minutes to a few hours, depending on
the nature of the chemical disturbance. This should not be any cause
for concern since your high performance skimmer will rapidly make up
for any time lost due to the disturbance.
D. Wipe away any salt creep that might have accumulated around the
base of the foam tower. There is a very thin air gap between the foam
tower and skimmer box – if this air gap becomes clogged with salt
build-up the skimmer will stop foaming. Salt can be removed by
dribbling hot water through the gap and scraping it away with a piece
of wire or plastic.

This is from the manual, what pump are you using, where is it installed, any pics?? Steve

ski · 06-25-2007, 10:34 PM

do you have a air bubble cyclone going on in the skimmer chamber ??
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ski · 06-25-2007, 10:35 PM

ugh cant post picture !!!!!

ski · 06-25-2007, 10:36 PM

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06-25-2007, 08:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
stapet77 Bryozoan Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 40 View Gallery Karma Komment	Skimmer isn't producing foam I bought an Aqua C EV 90 about a month ago. I got the water level just right and left it alone, but it still isn't producing any foam. Any thoughts? __________________ I love my Sandhopper Blenny! 55 gal plus sump, 100lbs. live rock, 2 maxijet 900, 1 maxijet 400on wave timer, sea clone 100 in sump, Coralife Aqualite compact flourescent with actinic, 4 in sandbed Mag drive 9.5, 2 cooling fans in canopy, yellow tang, 2 clowns, 2 damsels, hawaiian sandhopper blenny, hippo tang, 10 nessarius snails, 2 hermits, 2 emerald crabs

06-25-2007, 08:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,474 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Skimmer isn't producing foam Every skimmer has a long break in period, sometimes over a month, I would give it some more time, if it appears to be functioning properly, i'd just give it time __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef

06-25-2007, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,981 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Skimmer isn't producing foam check the water pump for problems. A faulty or underpowered pump will not drive the air-induction injector properly, which will lead to low levels of foam production. B. Check the water level inside the skimmer's main chamber. An incorrect water level will prevent proper foam production. Adjust the exit valve so that the interior water level is near the top of the main chamber (fig. 5). C. AquaC protein skimmers feature an intense air flow-thru rate, which means that they are highly influenced by oils, fats, and other chemicals dissolved in the aquarium water or air source. You will notice a drastic, temporary reduction of foam production after fish feedings or other events which introduce chemicals into the water. Foam production should resume within several minutes to a few hours, depending on the nature of the chemical disturbance. This should not be any cause for concern since your high performance skimmer will rapidly make up for any time lost due to the disturbance. D. Wipe away any salt creep that might have accumulated around the base of the foam tower. There is a very thin air gap between the foam tower and skimmer box – if this air gap becomes clogged with salt build-up the skimmer will stop foaming. Salt can be removed by dribbling hot water through the gap and scraping it away with a piece of wire or plastic. This is from the manual, what pump are you using, where is it installed, any pics?? Steve

06-25-2007, 10:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
ski Bryozoan Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Platteville WI Posts: 45 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Skimmer isn't producing foam do you have a air bubble cyclone going on in the skimmer chamber ?? I had the cyclone with no bubbles to creat foam so i added one of these with Boomers help Rating: 4.50 Quantity in Basket:none Code: MJ-VENT Price:$3.95 Maxijet Turbo Venturi Kit Rating: 4.50 Quantity in Basket:none Code: MJ-VENT Price:$3.95

06-25-2007, 10:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
ski Bryozoan Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Platteville WI Posts: 45 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Skimmer isn't producing foam ugh cant post picture !!!!!

06-25-2007, 10:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
ski Bryozoan Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Platteville WI Posts: 45 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Skimmer isn't producing foam try this...Maxijet Turbo Venturi Kit: Premium Aquatics

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