INITIAL OPERATION
Caution: Fully open the air adjustment dial and turn the water level adjustment dial
ANTI-CLOCKWISE as far as you can (to lower the water level as far as possible)
BEFORE turning on the skimmer.
REEF-Skim PRO units have very powerful pumps and
flooding can occur quickly if air and water levels are not correctly set.
1. Once correctly assembled and positioned, plug in and switch
on the pump.
2. With the water level adjustment dial still in its lowest position,
allow the pump to run for 24-48 hours to allow the skimmer
to establish itself before adjusting it to a wetter or dry skim.
3. It may take up to 5 weeks for the skimmer to become stable
and for the number of bubbles passed back into the tank to
reduce.
Please note:
these bubbles are completely safe.
4. We recommend you check the water level frequently and
use the collection cup drain hose provided to avoid over-
skimming accidents.
5. The biological output of your aquarium will vary daily and even hourly depending on
stocking, water change regime, feeding and additives used. This could result in changes in the
amount of skimmate produced and therefore adjustments are required whenever there is a
major change in any of the above.
6. Once the skimmer is established and the water level is stable within the collection cup, turn
the water level adjustment dial to control the water level within the main chamber of the
skimmer body to your desired foam consistency.
DRY SKIMMING
1. Turn water level adjustment dial until the micro-bubbles fill
approx. 10-15% of the collection cup cone (see diagram).
2. The micro-bubbles produce a dense foam layer which rises
to the top of the cone where it collects until the dry foam
overflows into the collection cup.
3. The result is a dry foam, consisting of concentrated waste
material, which may condense into a dark liquid.
WET SKIMMING
1. Turn water level adjustment dial until the micro-bubbles fill
approx 50% of the collection cup cone.
2. Wet foam is produced and rises to the lid then slides down
the collection cup cone as wet waste water. Use of the
collection cup drain hose is recommended.
3. The result is a wet foam consisting of diluted waste material.
This may condense into a yellow/light brown liquid. Use
caution when wet skimming with an auto-top up system as
your aquarium salinity may drop due to over compensation.
NOTE:
Variables such as introducing new fish or invertebrates
into the aquarium, frequent feeding, adding supplements or
medications, fluctuations in water quality, water changes and maintenance may temporarily
alter the performance of the REEF-Skim PRO skimmers and/or removal of your additive.
Collection
Cup Cone
Level of
Micro Bubbles
Collection
Cup Cone
Level of
Micro Bubbles
Collection
Cup Cone
Level of
Micro Bubbles
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