Skimmer not making bubbles?
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Topic: Skimmer not making bubbles?
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Subject: Skimmer not making bubbles?
Date Posted: November 24 2013 at 6:33pm
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I have an ASM G1 that recently isn't blowing bubbles at all. Well, very little. I switched it from one tank to another, but would think after a couple weeks it would be back to normal. Seems like normal water flow going on but just no air bubbles in the skimmer. Seen that before? Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
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Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: November 24 2013 at 6:34pm
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Is the airline clogged? Is the impeller still intact? ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: love2skiutah
Date Posted: November 24 2013 at 6:36pm
| That happened on my ASM. Take the impeller out and look at it. Sometimes the shaft breaks or too many of those bristle things will break off. I replaced mine after about 5 years and then it was as good as new. |
Posted By: Jeepkid
Date Posted: November 24 2013 at 6:37pm
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My skimmer has done something similiar to this twice. Both times were fixed by taking it apart and cleaning it out. ------------- Brian. "It's a Jeep thing!" |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: November 24 2013 at 7:26pm
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I'd check the impeller. -------------  |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: November 24 2013 at 7:40pm
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Since you are getting normal water flow, but no bubbles... venturi is clogged. Pull the airline and use the tine of a fork, or a very small screwdriver, to clean it out. ------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: November 24 2013 at 10:36pm
Bob hit it on the nose, ASM's are notorious for clogged venturi inlets. I have seen this happen a TON. Check the plastic nipple on the venturi and the airline. ------------- Premium aquarium filtration! |
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