No microbubbles :(

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  1. nemo723

    nemo723 Astrea Snail

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    I have a Coralife Super Skimmer 65 that I recently had to stop when I moved my tank. Now, I plugged it back in and theres no microbubbles. . . any ideas? Everything is in place according to the owners manual.
     
    nemo723, May 20, 2011
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    You mean there are no bubbles in the skimmer body?

    it may be encrusted salt - which would have happened if you stopped running it and allowed the saltwater to dry on it

    try removing the air line part from the pump and cleaning that area - airline and pump with some warm water to clear any encrusted salt thats in there

    Steve
     
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  3. mike.nakh

    mike.nakh Astrea Snail

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    try adjusting the knob that controls how much air is allowed in the system
     
    mike.nakh, May 29, 2011
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  4. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    +1

    the air line is probably blocked. how long has it been since you cleaned the pump?
     
    SAY, May 30, 2011
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