Skimmer motor

I noticed a week ago the filter was not bubling anymore. I unplugged it opened it up to make sure nothing was caught in the propeller. Plugged it in and it was up and running. Two days later it was out again. It pulls water in and spits it back out but no bubbles and doesnt spit any gunk up. Any ideas peoples?

 

Sounds like its not getting any air, did you check the airline?what kind of skimmer?

 

Did you check the airline? When's the last time you cleaned the whole skimmer, pump included?

 

To add to the other queries, what pump and how old is it?

 

Off the top of my head (@ work) its a coralife 65g model. I havent cleaned it in a few months. Its only 7 to 8 months old.

 

The coralife is prone to salt/calcium buildup where the airline connects. You may need to clean that.

 

Ok cool ill look into that tonight.

 

The problem is that you have a coralife 65!!

I have one too, and that would happen after I cleaned it. It turns out I didn't have the venturi part of the pump (the entire area that sticks out of the pump where it pulls in the water/air) seated correctly, and then it wouldn't pull air like it should.

 

I cleaned it last night it ran great for a few hours then no bubbles fml

 

Bump! If my impeller is not working properly would this be the reason its not bubbling anymore? I want to order the replacement impeller but first thought id check in to see what u guys suggest!