Aquac Remora Help

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by bdmetalmulisha, Feb 10, 2011.

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  1. bdmetalmulisha

    bdmetalmulisha Plankton

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    Hey everyone,
    So i recently bought a Aquac Remora protein skimmer.
    I installed it with a pump which was rated at 264 g/ph which i got from a hardware store. i had it running for 2 and a half weeks and was pulling a light wet yellow skim.
    I decided i should get a pump from the LFS as the one i was running wasnt rated for saltwater.
    I installed the new pump an Aqua one 103 rated at 317 g/ph.

    Now since i have installed the new pump the skimmer is not pulling anything at all. (been running for 4 days straight now)
    The bubbles are not even rising up the neck.

    Any ideas on what might be the problem.

    (i also cleaned the injector and collection cup)

    THANKS
     
    bdmetalmulisha, Feb 10, 2011
    bdmetalmulisha, Feb 10, 2011
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  2. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    Its probably breaking in or the pump is over rated so its not actually pumping what it claims. Try a maxijet1200 they are about$ 20 new they work pretty good
     
    loneracer05, Feb 10, 2011
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  3. macon77

    macon77 Fire Worm

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    I would agree that the pump is likely "breaking in."

    However, I have run these skimmers with 640 gph pumps for years, and they absolutely "sing." I would argue that the pump is not over-rated at all.
     
    macon77, Feb 10, 2011
    macon77, Feb 10, 2011
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