Skimmer pump blew

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  1. ermano

    ermano Zoanthid

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    I was doing a water change last night and i noticed that the pump for my skimmer was making weird noises and basically going into convulsions. So i took it out and now my skimmer doesn't have a pump.

    I plan on getting a new one this evening.

    Would the tank be okay without a skimmer for a day or 2?

    -Adem
     
    ermano, Oct 9, 2008
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  2. Tangster

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    Yes you will be fine.
     
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  3. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    My fish and corals went without anything except a little flow in holding tanks while I did my change over. They were there five days.
     
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  4. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    yes a skimmer isn't necessary but it does make running the tank soooo much easier
     
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  5. Tangster

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    He is just saying he was wanting to no if it would be O.K for just a day or two not a lifetime.
     
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  6. ermano

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    well that's good to know, thanks guys!!

    well it's out of commission until tonight, not forever...
     
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  7. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    My old Odd-a-sea HOB would sometimes surge..kinda convulsion like...I would just blow in the hose.. force an even flow thru it....it would calm down and go to normal function.
    ...and keep intake ports clear of course....new pumps are cheap enough...but ya might want to clean it good..pull the impeller..all that stuff and run it in a bucket and see if its ok..might make a good spare.
    just my 2 cents.
    LG
     
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