Dead Skimmer

Hello-

so when I built my new tank I decided to shell out the cash for a Super Reef Octopus skimmer with the new bubble blaster pump.

3 months into the skimmers life span the pump dies. I took it apart to find that the magnet/ impeller has been worn thin in the middle by something leaving a white residue. There are also cracks in the magnet itself with rust spots around it.

I contacted CoralVue, and they said I was well within the warranty and so I shipped the pump off to them...

3 months in and the stupid skimmer is dead...

How long can my tank survive without a skimmer? I have a 29 gallon DT with a 20 gallon sump/fuge. I have about a dozen corals, medium size CuC with 2 shrimp, and 1 lonely gramma.

Are there steps I can take to limit the waste produced other then the feeding schedule?

 

You might be able to make due for a couple of weeks with such a low bioload. Maybe see if you can find a cheap skimmer on Craigslist to tide you over.

 

You have plenty of time to have the skimmer repaired and returned. One lonely royal gramma is not going to adversely affect the system if you run it without a skimmer. No worries.

 

Agreed^^ I wouldn't worry about it. I would just maybe do a water change during the time your skimmer is being repaired and you'll be ok. Problems with a reef octo? First time I've heard of this. Hope it all works out and Coralvue take care of you!

 

mangroves are always a good backup

 

Yea... If a LFS had any by me I would put them in my fuge.

Thank you for the advice