Initial Operation - TMC Reef Skim 100nano Instructions Manual

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1. Once correctly assembled and positioned, plug in and switch on the pump.

2. Allow the pump to run for 24-48 hours to allow the skimmer to establish itself before

adjusting it to a wetter or dry skim.

3. It may take up to 5 weeks for the skimmer to become stable and for the number of bubbles

passed back into the tank to reduce. Please note: these bubbles are completely safe.

4. We recommend you check the water level frequently and use the collection cup drain hose

provided to avoid over-skimming accidents.

5. The biological output of your aquarium will vary daily and even hourly depending on stock-

ing, water change regime, feeding and additives used. This could result in changes in the

amount of skimmate produced and therefore adjustments are required whenever there is a

major change in any of the above.

6. Once the skimmer is established and the water level is stable within the collection cup,

control the water level within the main chamber of the skimmer body to your desired foam

consistency.

DRY SKIMMING

1. To adjust the water level inside the collection cup, gently twist the collection cup whilst

slowly pulling it upwards or pushing it downwards until the micro-bubbles fill approx. 10-

15% of the collection cup cone (see diagram).

2. The micro-bubbles produce a dense foam layer which rises to the top of the cone where it

collects until the dry foam overflows into the collection cup.

3. The result is a dry foam, consisting of concentrated waste material, which may condense

into a dark liquid.

4. For further fine tuning of water flow and to achieve optimum skimming performance the

water flow of the pump can also be adjusted.

WET SKIMMING

1. To adjust the water level inside the collection cup, gently twist the collection cup whilst

slowly pulling it upwards or pushing it downwards until the micro-bubbles fill approx 50%

of the collection cup cone.

2. Wet foam is produced and rises to the lid then slides down the collection cup cone as wet

waste water. Use of the collection cup drain hose is recommended.

3. The result is a wet foam consisting of diluted waste material. This may condense into a

yellow/light brown liquid. Use caution when wet skimming with an auto-top up system as

your aquarium salinity may drop due to over compensation.

4. For further fine tuning of water flow and to achieve optimum skimming performance the

water flow of the pump can also be adjusted.

NOTE: Variables such as introducing new fish or invertebrates into the aquarium, frequent

feeding, adding supplements or medications, fluctuations in water quality, water changes

and maintenance may temporarily alter the performance of the Reef Skim nano skimmers

and/or removal of your additive.