Dialing in Reef Octopus 110 SSS space saver protein skimmer

Gastriclavage16 · 02/23/2017, 12:15 AM

So, my new 110 SSS just arrived. I rinsed it off, put it together and got it going. I read the reviews that these are great, but that the instructions suck. They sure do.

I assume it could take weeks to get this thing broken in. Still, the level is set at MIN, and the water level in the skimmer is high!!! Within inches of the top. I have it in 8.25 inches of water in the sump. Not sure if I should adjust the height or just give it time?

Also, the tank is rescued reef tank that has serious organic issues, so maybe it's operating high due to the really high load? Anyway, just want to get this thing functioning as quickly as possible.

The is number dial the only way to adjust these besides water level?

Thanks!!!

Gastriclavage16 · 02/23/2017, 12:17 AM

If you look at the pictures above, the water level is all the way up into the narrow cylinder, like 1.5-2 inches from the top.

Do I just leave it so it doesn't overflow for a week and not actually skim? Or do i adjust when I'm around to monitor it?

VGT · 02/23/2017, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Gastriclavage16

So, my new 110 SSS just arrived. I rinsed it off, put it together and got it going. I read the reviews that these are great, but that the instructions suck. They sure do.

I assume it could take weeks to get this thing broken in. Still, the level is set at MIN, and the water level in the skimmer is high!!! Within inches of the top. I have it in 8.25 inches of water in the sump. Not sure if I should adjust the height or just give it time?

Also, the tank is rescued reef tank that has serious organic issues, so maybe it's operating high due to the really high load? Anyway, just want to get this thing functioning as quickly as possible.

The is number dial the only way to adjust these besides water level?

Thanks!!!

I'd raise it up a bit. I have mine in 7" of water, dialed down real low and its just barely low enough.

Gastriclavage16 · 02/23/2017, 08:20 AM

Thanks for the quick reply. I will get something today to raise it up and see how that helps

Gastriclavage16 · 02/23/2017, 09:52 PM

So I raised my sump up to a water depth of 7". I really wish these things came with instructions. What does the MIN and MAX even mean? If I have it on MIN, the water level will go so high it overflows into the collection cup. If run it to MAX, it just bubbles with about an inch above the disc with the holes in it. No foam makes it's way to the top. At all setting in between, the water level rises higher with lower numbers, but at no point does it create foam that rises to the overflow cup.

Do i just need to give it more time? Or is my unit not working?

Gastriclavage16 · 02/23/2017, 09:53 PM

Also, does the bubbles are being consistently generated but it sounds almost like a pulse. In other words not a steady hum

Jessie2406 · 02/23/2017, 11:07 PM

I have the 110 classic and I took the collecting cup off for the first week, (ran the bubbles) to the level of slightly overflowing. It took a bit to dial it in to the right spot and don't fiddle with it once you do if it freaks out empty the cup otherwise clean it every few days and leave the dial alone

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jwilliams860 · 02/24/2017, 10:26 PM

the min max should be the settings for the wedge pipe, you want to run it completely open for a few days, then slowly close it and watch the level, once it starts breaking in you will have to find the sweet spot so it skims dry or wet depending on what you prefer.

it may take it a few days to even out.

VGT · 02/25/2017, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Gastriclavage16

So I raised my sump up to a water depth of 7". I really wish these things came with instructions. What does the MIN and MAX even mean? If I have it on MIN, the water level will go so high it overflows into the collection cup. If run it to MAX, it just bubbles with about an inch above the disc with the holes in it. No foam makes it's way to the top. At all setting in between, the water level rises higher with lower numbers, but at no point does it create foam that rises to the overflow cup.

Do i just need to give it more time? Or is my unit not working?

The Min/Max is inverse for me. The more I turn to min, the more bubbles I get. I have to keep it around 2.5.

Gastriclavage16 · 02/25/2017, 09:54 PM

Ok, thanks for all the replies. I guess I just need to chill for a couple weeks.

Bryancls · 11/02/2017, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Gastriclavage16

Ok, thanks for all the replies. I guess I just need to chill for a couple weeks.

was wondering how you end up with breaking in your skimmer? I have the same dilemma....

02/23/2017, 12:17 AM	#2
Gastriclavage16 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 24	If you look at the pictures above, the water level is all the way up into the narrow cylinder, like 1.5-2 inches from the top. Do I just leave it so it doesn't overflow for a week and not actually skim? Or do i adjust when I'm around to monitor it?

02/23/2017, 08:20 AM	#4
Gastriclavage16 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 24	Thanks for the quick reply. I will get something today to raise it up and see how that helps

02/23/2017, 09:52 PM	#5
Gastriclavage16 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 24	So I raised my sump up to a water depth of 7". I really wish these things came with instructions. What does the MIN and MAX even mean? If I have it on MIN, the water level will go so high it overflows into the collection cup. If run it to MAX, it just bubbles with about an inch above the disc with the holes in it. No foam makes it's way to the top. At all setting in between, the water level rises higher with lower numbers, but at no point does it create foam that rises to the overflow cup. Do i just need to give it more time? Or is my unit not working?

02/23/2017, 09:53 PM	#6
Gastriclavage16 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 24	Also, does the bubbles are being consistently generated but it sounds almost like a pulse. In other words not a steady hum

02/23/2017, 11:07 PM	#7
Jessie2406 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 103	I have the 110 classic and I took the collecting cup off for the first week, (ran the bubbles) to the level of slightly overflowing. It took a bit to dial it in to the right spot and don't fiddle with it once you do if it freaks out empty the cup otherwise clean it every few days and leave the dial alone Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

02/24/2017, 10:26 PM	#8
jwilliams860 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 407	the min max should be the settings for the wedge pipe, you want to run it completely open for a few days, then slowly close it and watch the level, once it starts breaking in you will have to find the sweet spot so it skims dry or wet depending on what you prefer. it may take it a few days to even out.

02/25/2017, 09:54 PM	#10
Gastriclavage16 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 24	Ok, thanks for all the replies. I guess I just need to chill for a couple weeks.