The best way to tune your protein skimmer

Tuning a protein skimmer is an important process to ensure optimal performance. There are several variables that you can control to affect a skimmer’s performance beyond choosing an appropriately sized protein skimmer for your aquarium. The three variables that you can control to affect a skimmer’s performance are the sump water level outside the skimmer, foam level inside the skimmer, and the amount of air via venturi. When tuning a skimmer, it’s all about finding the right ratio of air draw to nutrient level. Assuming the nutrient levels in your aquarium water are fairly constant, it’s just a matter of tuning your skimmer to consistently pull the right amount of air and create the optimal foam density for maximum waste removal.

There are many resources available online that provide detailed instructions on how to tune a protein skimmer. For more detail check the video