Problem with coralife skimmer!!

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by m_hsiao, Dec 13, 2008.

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  1. m_hsiao

    m_hsiao Purple Spiny Lobster

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    so my coralife super skimmer 65G stopped making foam bubbles.. i made sure the silencer's 2 holes had no salt clogging it and it's a little bit better but still not the same as before.. do i give it time and it'll start skimming again or is there something else that i need to fix?
     
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  3. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    Now check the line from the silencer to the skimmer body. The way I check it is I remove it and blow thru it. If it's obstructed, you'll know.

    10 to 1 that's your problem.

    Good luck! :)
     
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  4. m_hsiao

    m_hsiao Purple Spiny Lobster

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    thank you!
    that was a fast fix!!!
     
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    m_hsiao Purple Spiny Lobster

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  6. BluePhish

    BluePhish Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    i got one on my 60 display 85 total volume. and it needs to be cleaned a lot to remain useful. its been used for me more as a way to get some oxygen in the water, than its purpose of removing waste.

    i like the design just not the pumps that run them. i got the rio1100needle wheel and it cant make fine bubbles for nuttin. even did the fishingline mod with no change.