Protein skimmer set up.

[klausw]

Hello,

I have a question regarding skimmers;

I have a Boyu 120lph protein skimmen in my nano cube, what should the residue collected in the collection cup look like?

At the moment the reidue in the collection cup is dirty water, with a slimy residue on the inside of the cup. Is this about right or have I not got my skimmer set up correctly?

Thank you for your help.

Regards.

 

[drty811]

thats about right for a new skimmer. a really good skimmate (thats what the stuff in the collection cup is called) should be green, darker the better, and smell earthy. if you have very good water conditions then the skimate wont be green, but more clear. HTH