skimmer question

[kimoy]

i have an aquaC-ev-180 skimmer. it is working perfectly fine for me. but i have one question, everytime i put my hands on the tank or feed my tank the bubbles go down to the water level and it will take a good half to an hour before it starts to skimm again. and it does put out a good black gunk which i have to clean at least once a week because it gets too smelly.:frustrat: :bowdown: HELP

 

[sasscuba]

i have an aquaC-ev-180 skimmer. it is working perfectly fine for me. but i have one question, everytime i put my hands on the tank or feed my tank the bubbles go down to the water level and it will take a good half to an hour before it starts to skimm again. and it does put out a good black gunk which i have to clean at least once a week because it gets too smelly.:frustrat: :bowdown: HELP

ALTHOUGH I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY SKIMMER FROM WHAT I HAVE READ THAT IS NORMAL DUE TO OILS ON HANDS AND FISH FOODS.

 

[jhnrb]

Absolutely correct. your skimmer is acting just as it should, nothing to worry about.