HELP! Skimmer is not performing as it should

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by NittyGritty, Aug 19, 2011.

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  1. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    yes, it can get clogged at the air intake as well.
     
    SAY, Aug 20, 2011
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  2. NittyGritty

    NittyGritty Millepora

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    its not clogged, I pulled everything apart a few times. I had the pump tilted to fit in my tight sump. I think it is starting to go. Its spinning for sure but.... I blew in the air hose, clear. everything is clear but the bubbles coming into my skimmer are minimal. argh.
     
    NittyGritty, Aug 20, 2011
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    NittyGritty Millepora

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    UPDATE: Protein skimmers DO NOT react the same in fresh water as salt water. Not enough bubble tension in fresh. I put it back in my sump by a whim and bam, back to business.

    Thank you all for your insight though =)

    AND lesson learned.
     
    NittyGritty, Aug 20, 2011
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  4. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    Oh I must have missed the part where you said it was in freshwater...it doesn't work in freshwater lol.

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    malac0da13, Aug 21, 2011
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  5. aquamn1999

    aquamn1999 Astrea Snail

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    I didn't see where you put it in fresh water. i thought you put it back on your tank.
     
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