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Originally Posted by Rick55555

I appreciate your reply. I didn't mean to suggest I soaked the pump in vinegar, just the skimmer body (as the pump and skimmer are brand new, so there's no coraline on the pump).

I've since done an additional water change and the skimmer is now back to overflowing (as opposed to appearing stable but emitting micro bubbles through the bottom white pipe).

The tank has run skimmerless for about three weeks, to the detriment of the inhabitants, because (of what appears to be) the use of 2 1/2 sticks of epoxy. I have gradually completed a 100%+ water change (and I've removed the Aquastik epoxy). I am not sure what else to do at this point other than wait. I have also been running carbon.

Does the overflowing issue still seem like the skimmer's breaking in, given the series of events described above?

Thanks,
Rick

The overflowing likely has nothing to do with breakin. It could have to do with the stuff in the epoxy leaching out of the expoxy despite your water changes but you still need to address the skimmer in the meantime. First, make sure the wedge pipe is open all the way as that will raise or lower the level inside the skimmer. If it is open all the way, then you need to raise the skimmer up a bit on a stand or lower the sump level. That will reduce the level inside the skimmer to the point that the overflowing will subside. Once the skimmer catches up, you will likely need to close the wedge pipe some to fine tune. I would start by raising the skimmer or lowering the sump level 1/2” and see what that does. If the overflow persists, you will need to raise the skimmer up a bit more or lower the sump level a bit more until you can get the line where bubbles turn to foam about an inch or two below the white PVC part that the cup sits on top of. You can get a piece of egg crate and place it under the skimmer to raise it up.

Also, not sure if you are aware but we have a dedicated forum here including threads of tuning the skimmers.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745