Maintenance - Red Sea REEFER User Manual

RED SEA REEFER™ Skimmer
point to produce a wetter foam.
Adjust the skim regulator so that the water level in the skimmer body is
approximately at the base of the neck. If the foam is too dry or it starts
to accumulate lower in the neck, gradually rotate the Skim Regulator
in the "Plus" direction until the desired foam consistency is achieved.
Alternatively, if the foam is too wet, gradually rotate the Skim Regulator in
the "Minus" direction.
New set-ups typically have a negligible amount of organic matter in the
water and therefore is may take some time for a skimmate to be produced.
New skimmers sometimes need a short break-in period of a few days
before they begin to function efficiently. Over-skimming (an uncontrollable
flow of aerated water into the collection cup) is common while harmless
chemical residues that affect the surface tension of the water are
neutralized. In case of over-skimming rotate the regulator fully in the Minus
direction and allow the over-skimming to naturally reduce in intensity.
Feeding and Supplementing
Skimmers are very susceptible to the effect of surface-active compounds
such as foods and supplements that are added regularly to the aquarium.
Such materials can significantly affect the foam production and in some
cases cause over-skimming. Immediately before adding such materials
switch the skimmer off and leave off for 30 minutes or however long it
takes until the skimmer will return to its normal foaming action without
repositioning the Skim Regulator.
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Maintenance

Collection Cup
Monitor the amount of skimmate that accumulates in the collection cup
and drain the cup on a regular basis. Skimmer performance will benefit
from using the neck cleaner on a daily basis and will enable you to only
remove and wash the cup and wiper every 7 – 10 days. If you wash the
cup with detergent make sure to rinse it thoroughly before returning it to
the skimmer.
Skimmer Pump & Impeller
Over time mineral and organic deposits will form inside the pump affecting
its performance and longevity. For best results it is recommended to
remove the pump from the skimmer once a month for cleaning.
Open the pump impeller chamber, pull out the impeller and rinse all parts
under the tap.
If you see any buildup of scale on the inside of the pump housing or on the
impeller magnet, use hot water or vinegar/scale remover to dissolve it.
Make sure that you rinse off all residues of any cleaning materials before
reassembling the pump.