Skimmer is not producing???

[SPSjunky]

I have a Reef Octopus skimmer rated for 180g on my 150 reef.The skimmer has been on there since the tank was setup almost a year ago.I did just recently add a gfo/carbon reactor because of a little hair algea issue. It seems like the last 2 months my skimmer as been barely producing any skimmer.I get a fraction of what I used to. Any thoughts on why?

 

[ritter6788]

Is it making any noise? Make sure all the parts are clean and the air tubes are free. Have you tried raising the internal water level any?

 

[SPSjunky]

No the skimmer is making no noise.I have cleaned the skimmer and pump.Check the air line and it is good.Nothing has really changed with the skimmer besides the lack of skimmate.

 

[ToXIc]

did you just visually look at the air line or did you clean it also..

 

[Bubbles_B]

I usually clean all my parts when this occurs. Sometimes on rare occasions the dust from my house tend to clog up the air line, But that's only when I haven't touched it for over a year. Also what is the tank inhabitants, is it a well stocked tank? You may not have enough bio load for it to skim out anything. Who knows.

 

[mc-cro]

It is most likely a dirty or clogged air intake. the venturi nozzle easily clogs with salt creep and other buildup.


Once a year, I usually take my skimmer out and run it in a vinegar bath for 24hrs.

 

[SPSjunky]

Ok thanks guys i got it figured out.The piece where the airline goes in had a bunch of salt still around it.I cleaned it up and just went with a new piece of tubing and shes back too her old stinky self!!!!!!!