Skimmer emergency

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by LCP136, Jun 6, 2009.

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  1. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    I just cleaned the cup of my Coralife Superskimmer and when I plugged it back in it just filled up with water and didn't produce any microbubbles in the chamber. This means its not actually skimming any proteins and if I don't fix it soon I'm in trouble. Ideas?
     
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  3. 1RESTLESSNATIVE

    1RESTLESSNATIVE Astrea Snail

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  4. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    I'll try that. I'll try anything
     
  5. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Air line might be clogged up.
     
  6. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    I don't know this thing too well because I've never had a problem. Wheres the air line and hat do I do about it being clogged up?
     
  7. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    Thanks guys. Air line was clogged, and when I blew into it, the bubbles came. THANK YOU. That one was a scare.
     
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  9. 1RESTLESSNATIVE

    1RESTLESSNATIVE Astrea Snail

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    good deal had the same prob with my brand new used one yesterday.... thought i got ripped off!!! ha ha
     
  10. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    I had mine overflow a bunch of nasty stinky water all over my kitchen floor last night. SUPER pissed with this stupid ass thing.
     
  11. 1RESTLESSNATIVE

    1RESTLESSNATIVE Astrea Snail

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    I was just about to order that skimmer and luckily I found an octo 150 on c/l....