Skimmer. still no microbubbles... .

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  1. nemo723

    nemo723 Astrea Snail

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    I recently moved my tank and ever since I can not get my skimmer working. There are no microbubbles. I have cleaned everything and ran it under freshwater. It is a coralife super skimmer 65. Any ideas?
     
    nemo723, Jun 1, 2011
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  2. khowst

    khowst Bangghai Cardinal

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    The pump is properly working? like you dipped it lightly in the water & saw water entering & leaving? a hum doesnt necessarily mean its pumping.
     
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  3. nemo723

    nemo723 Astrea Snail

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    yes water is going through. just no microbubbles being formed
     
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  4. khowst

    khowst Bangghai Cardinal

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    Did you check the impeller out? Also do you reattach the air line for it to suck air in?
     
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  5. saints fan 420

    saints fan 420 Expensive Colorful Sticks

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    maybe try and blow in the air line...somtimes water gets built up in the air line and wont be sucking in air...
     
    saints fan 420, Jun 2, 2011
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