Skimmer stopped producing skimmate

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by pgreef, Dec 22, 2008.

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  1. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    Thanks. Sounds like a good time. It will probably have to wait until after Christmas though.
     
    pgreef, Dec 23, 2008
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  2. 10acrewoods

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    I constantly have to adjust flow and clean my cups. I always get thick brown skimmate and it has been running for 2 years.
     
    10acrewoods, Dec 23, 2008
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  3. pgreef

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    Well I found the problem. My maxijet 1200 was clogged with Chaeto algae that got sucked into it. It looked like the flow out of it was fine so I didn't suspect the powerhead. I did end up cleaning out the whole unit the best I could though just in case. The output chamber was full of feather duster tubes. I mean full.

    I'm now filling up the collection cup half way in 2-3 days with green tea.
     
    pgreef, Dec 28, 2008
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  4. Froc3

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    If your output chamber is full of feather dusters i would leave them in there :p They're another integral piece to the bio filtration puzzle and IMO are a very important part of an aquarium. I don't find them too appealing so i'd rather them in the sump :p
     
    Froc3, Dec 28, 2008
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