Panicking. Octopus skimmer trouble

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  1. lovinlife

    lovinlife Plankton

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    Hi...I have an octopus duel hang on skimmer. I turned it off for a few days while I did a treatment for red slime. When I turn it back on the tank fills with air bubbles. I ran it for 45 minutes and it didn't get any better. Does anyone know what I'm talking about and what I should do? I'm going away on Wednesday for a week so I have to get this taken care of ASAP! I'm panicking!
     
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  2. Matt Rogers

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    I know what you are talking about. What did you treat the red slime with?
     
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  3. lovinlife

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    I used ultra life red slime remover and it worked. I don't have any more red slime & the water is clear.
     
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  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You'll need to keep your skimmer off for few days. Your collection cup will fill quickly and overflow.
     
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  5. lovinlife

    lovinlife Plankton

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    My skimmer has been off since Thursday when I treated. I was told to keep it off for 48 hrs. I didn't try to turn it back on until I did a water change yesterday. The bubbles are coming out of the return.
     
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  6. Godbert

    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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    although i dont know how to fix your individiual problem i can say that staying calm will do wonders, too many times i have panicked and made the problem worse
     
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  7. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Did you recently feed when you turned your skimmer back on?
     
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  8. lovinlife

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    I just turned it on again. Still bubbles. I fed about 2 hours ago. Should I shut it off? Are the bubbles bad?
     
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  9. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I'd let it run and see if they subside. Thay aren't bad, just annoying.
     
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  10. lovinlife

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    OK! Thanks!
     
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