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User Manual
A If the set up is new or If you have just cleaned your skimmer,
re-rinse it with water. Allow the skimmer to run for 48 hours
before worrying. Skimmers react to changes in water density
and other chemical residue can form on the plastic during
the molding process. While this is safe for your aquarium, it
will impede the skimmers efficiency for a couple of days.
Remember that your skimmer will work only if the water
contains proteins, as these proteins bind to the surface of the
air bubbles and give the bubbles the structural rigidity they
need to ascend the neck of the skimmer and settle in the
collection cup. If your tank is clean, your skimmer cannot
produce foam no matter how much you open the air inlet.
Q My skimmer is producing a lot of weak, watery foam.
A Production of an excessive amount of weak, watery foam
also referred to as over-skimming - indicates the presence
of chemical substances that need to be removed by the
skimmer.
Raise the foam adjuster as necessary and reduce the air flow
by closing the air valve, until you get a stable foam production
Q My skimmer isnt producing foam or it is too dry and builds
on the neck.
A During a new set-up the bio-load is low and the amount of
organics is negligible.If your MAX is fully stocked, lower the
foam adjuster as necessary and open the air valve.
Check the water level and raise it to the optimal line.
If you still get light foam production inspect for blockage in the
airline or skimmer inlet.
Q Why are there micro-bubbles in my tank?
A A low level of micro-bubbles in marine aquariums is normal
and should be expected. Intense skimming is the secret of
great water quality, as it both removes organic waste before
it can break down AND maintains a high redox level. This is
achieved by super-saturating the water with air, i.e. dissolving
more gas into the water than is normal for the given
temperature and pressure. Once the super-saturated water
leaves the skimmer, it relaxes and releases the extra gas
in the form of micro-bubbles.
You might be getting microbubbles if you are using tap water
with water conditioners or natural seawater. Many conditioners
, some synthetic salt formulae and impurities found in natural
seawater increase the surface tension of the water and cause
a small proportion of the bubbles to escape out of the skimmer
chamber and flow out through the pumps.
We strongly recommend NOT to use tap water. If you are
going to use it, DO NOT add conditioners/dechlorinators.
Allow the water to settle for 24 hours before to let the chlorine
evaporate naturally before introducing to the MAX.
For further info and trouble shooting refer to the micro-
bubbles flow chart at www.redseamax.com.
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