skimmer question

[20114]

I've got a deltec mce300. This is supposed to be a good skimmer, but why do I need to clean it out everyday to get more than 1" of scum collection? Initially I thought it was b/c I only have 3 fishes, but now I'm thinking maybe there something I'm not tweaking properly. Anyone have any ideas? I have it hanging on my tank with the air nozzle fully opened. Thx!

[albert_dao]

What does the skimmate look like?

[20114]

There's plenty of bubbles on the riser tubes but only roughly halfway up the collection cup. The scum that is collected during the first day is pretty dark in color.

[albert_dao]

If it's dark, then you're in good shape. Keep emptying the cup.

[20114]

It skims well only during the first day after I clean the collection cup then the skimming slows dramatically.

[albert_dao]

Finicky neck

How well do you scrub out the neck when you clean the skimmer? I just lightly brush the much out of the neck under running water with my fingers.

[20114]

Thanks for the reply ALbert. I guess I'm going to have to fiddle with it everyday...or buy myself another skimmer.