Skimz sm 201 micro bubble problem

[Marek-S]

Does anyone have this skimmer skimz sm 201 ? --and have micro bubbles in the main tank problem ? I've tried to adjust it many different ways with no luck .
Skimmer sits in sump with 8.5 inch of water level, air intake is about have way down, it is running for about 4-5 weeks now, puls out the skimmate but for some reason micro bubbles are below bubble plate in the skimmer body and probably that is way they got pulled into the outlet which is in the base of the skimmer.
Any ideas , please help
Marek

 

[jackson6745]

Marek, I have the SK 181. I have the adjustment knob on the silencer open just a little. Maybe a quarter turn and and I adjusted the water level to the neck union. This gives me a medium consistent skim and no micro bubbles escape.
When I first tried this skimmer I had the air valve open too much and the bubbles were larger and more volatile causing micro bubbles to escape. HTH

 

[Marek-S]

Adjust the knob on the silencer , by opening I will give a little more air - is that what you mean ?

 

[jackson6745]

Adjust the knob on the silencer , by opening I will give a little more air - is that what you mean ?

I mean close that knob all the way and then open only about 1/4 turn. The air just hisses in.

 

[Marek-S]

Ok - I'll try that, we'll see what it would do.
I just don't know why micro bubbles are below bubble plate and chamber in skimmers body , where the pump sits , they should rise above it .
Tnx Rich

 

[Marek-S]

Hey
I was just wonder - does enybody have a skimmer micro bubble problem or is just me
If anyone use a skimz sm 201 please let me know how you got it set up
Tnx
Marek

 

[jackson6745]

Very few guys using a Skimz on this site. Maybe try posting this on Reef Central.