Proper Adjustment of the ASM G6 Protein Skimmer
- 1). Rinse the skimmer under warm running water to remove any oily residue from the manufacturing process.
- 2). Rinse your hands under warm water to remove any soap residue and natural body oils, both of which are detrimental in saltwater aquariums.
- 3). Place the skimmer in a clean, plastic 15-gallon bucket. Fill the bucket with warm water, and add two cups of table salt.
- 4). Use a clean sponge, and wash the skimmer to remove any oily film on the inside of the reaction chamber, as oils will prevent correct skimming. Use a long-handled plastic aquarium tong to push the sponge into the skimmer and to clean it thoroughly.
- 5). Remove the skimmer and give it a final rinse under a running tap.
- 6). Open the covers to the pump wells. Remove the needle wheels, and wash the insides of the wells with salt water. Rinse under warm running water, and reassemble the pumps.
- 7). Attach each pump to the body of the skimmer, and place it in the sump.
- 8). Ensure sufficient water is in the sump to cover the Sedra pumps, with an additional 2.5 to 3 inches of water above each.
- 9). Ensure that the pumps do not touch the walls of the sump, to prevent a vibrating sound.
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Position the riser pipe at its lowest possible setting, and run the skimmer for at least six hours to allow it to produce skimmate, which is dirty foam. - 11
Adjust the riser pipe until the skimmate is an inch from the top edge of the skimmer neck, which is visible within the collection cup. - 12
Extend the riser pipe to obtain a wet skimmate, and lower the riser pipe to obtain a dry skimmate.
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