Hello R2R. I've had a Reefer 250 (65g) since 2017, using the same skimmer and return pump which are finally giving me problems after 5 years.
1) Return pump = Reef Octopus Varios 6
2) Skimmer = Nyos Quantum 120
The return pump keeps locking up every 1-2 months, even after I do a 24 hour vinegar bath and clear everything. I've replaced the fan assembly, but that hasn't helped much. You can power on the controller, feel a slight vibration, then nothing happens. In times past it has blinked off and on, but now nothing happens at all, no blinking, the blue controller lights just stay on.
The skimmer stopped pushing the bubbles up high enough to the collection cup, no matter what adjustments I make.
Basically I am fed up with tinkering with these two pieces, and want to just buy replacements. I am tight on time and money right now.
Can anyone advise on the most economical and easy way out of this?
I see this Nyos pump but not sure if it would work with the Nyos 120 skimmer: https://houseoffins.com/product/nyos-viper-3-0-submersible-aquarium-pump/
If I need to buy an entire new return pump, I just need a basic pump to get me by, no bells and whistles. Hopefully under $300 for both solutions combined. Any help is greatly appreciated here!
1) Return pump = Reef Octopus Varios 6
2) Skimmer = Nyos Quantum 120
The return pump keeps locking up every 1-2 months, even after I do a 24 hour vinegar bath and clear everything. I've replaced the fan assembly, but that hasn't helped much. You can power on the controller, feel a slight vibration, then nothing happens. In times past it has blinked off and on, but now nothing happens at all, no blinking, the blue controller lights just stay on.
The skimmer stopped pushing the bubbles up high enough to the collection cup, no matter what adjustments I make.
Basically I am fed up with tinkering with these two pieces, and want to just buy replacements. I am tight on time and money right now.
Can anyone advise on the most economical and easy way out of this?
I see this Nyos pump but not sure if it would work with the Nyos 120 skimmer: https://houseoffins.com/product/nyos-viper-3-0-submersible-aquarium-pump/
If I need to buy an entire new return pump, I just need a basic pump to get me by, no bells and whistles. Hopefully under $300 for both solutions combined. Any help is greatly appreciated here!