I have a coralife protein skimmer in my sump for my 55 gallon reef. The pump is working and producing bubbles, but they are not going into the skimmer for some reason. Is it just clogged up? Can I just clean it out? Or is there a bigger issue?
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Check the air intake tube for buildup. Pretty common.I have a coralife protein skimmer in my sump for my 55 gallon reef. The pump is working and producing bubbles, but they are not going into the skimmer for some reason. Is it just clogged up? Can I just clean it out? Or is there a bigger issue?
I did all that, cleared the venturi fitting everything is working. The pump is producing plenty of bubbles, they just are not going into the skimmer. I'm thinking it's plugged up. I guess I'll try pulling it out and see if i can clean it.Check the air intake tube for buildup. Pretty common.
I don't even know what the valute is.When is the last time you took the skimmer apart and cleaned the valute and air way?
No, the pump and venturi are working something is wrong between the the pump and the cup.I believe they meant volute.
Was it working at some time and now isn't working or is this a new venture for you?
I'd start by taking out the pump and pulling it apart and cleaning it.
Put everything back together and start with "air" open all the way while you start to shut down the "control" knob.
No, I thunk it's lined up. I think outs clogged up internally. I've just never taken apart the actual skimmer before, and I don't know if that's possible.Are you sure that your pump's input is properly aligned with the bottom your skimmer? I'll admit to having that problem before, where the "hole" didn't line up and therefore the skimmer didn't work very well at all.
Can you share any photos?
I believe they meant volute.
Was it working at some time and now isn't working or is this a new venture for you?
I'd start by taking out the pump and pulling it apart and cleaning it.
Put everything back together and start with "air" open all the way while you start to shut down the "control" knob.