Problem with Octopus BH-1000 Protein Skimmer .

[Yusuf]

Hi i just set it up like instructions said but the problem is that it dont make much bubbles ( no micro the skimming ones ) did i do something wrong ?

 

[reefobsessed]

Did you hold your finger over the air intake untill the pump started working properly?

 

[Yusuf]

Did you hold your finger over the air intake untill the pump started working properly?

yes

 

[NanaReefer]

Unplug the unit. Wait a minute til it drains. Cover air intake, plug unit back in wait til it fills then release air intake. I have the exact same skimmer :)

 

[Reefing Madness]

Check the ailine for saltcreep at the pump.

 

[NanaReefer]

Check the ailine for saltcreep at the pump.

No salt creep as it's brand new ;)

 

[Yusuf]

Unplug the unit. Wait a minute til it drains. Cover air intake, plug unit back in wait til it fills then release air intake. I have the exact same skimmer :)

I did it like 10 times and no use :cry:

 

[Reefing Madness]

No salt creep as it's brand new ;)

Oops, missed that part.:tongue:

 

[-Logzor]

I had this issue because I plugged in the air intake (grey plastic cylinder) into the opening at the top, the grey cylinder with the airline tubing attached should hang freely, not plugged into anything. The plastic airline tubing needs to remain connected to the pump though.

 

[steelwrap]

Try blowing into the airline until it bubbles into tank then give a hard suck until it bubbles start. This is the way I have to (re)prime my bh2000

 

[Martyd]

Stupid question. That's a saltwater tank, right? I see what looks to be a lot of fresh water plants and gravel.

 

[NanaReefer]

Stupid question. That's a saltwater tank, right? I see what looks to be a lot of fresh water plants and gravel.

You caught that too? Lol

 

[Yusuf]

Stupid question. That's a saltwater tank, right? I see what looks to be a lot of fresh water plants and gravel.

No its not saltwater i am just testing it on this tank .

 

[Yusuf]

I did what u guys said but no use , maybe the pump has a problem ? Should i return it ? Logzer sorry can u describe again please because i didnt understand :/ do you mean the part that attached to the pump ?

 

[redfishbluefish]

Protein skimmers do not work on fresh water tanks!

 

[Yusuf]

Protein skimmers do not work on fresh water tanks!

I know it will not skim but not producing bubbles ?!

 

[Martyd]

I know it will not skim but not producing bubbles ?!

You won't get the fine bubbles due to the difference in surface tension between fresh and salt water. Skimmers simply don't work on fresh water tanks.

 

[NanaReefer]

You won't get the fine bubbles due to the difference in surface tension between fresh and salt water. Skimmers simply don't work on fresh water tanks.

Right you are!

 

[Yusuf]

You won't get the fine bubbles due to the difference in surface tension between fresh and salt water. Skimmers simply don't work on fresh water tanks.

Ok great ! but are you totally sure ? so i can buy salt now .

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

Yep, totally sure. :)

Protein skimmers designed for saltwater use will not produce proper bubbles in chamber as described above.

There are protein skimmers for freshwater use, but they're designed differently. Most are used in ponds.