CPR Skimmer off when using Ultra Life Red Slime Remover?

brianf01

Member
Everyone says to turn of the skimmer when using red slime remover, but on my CPR back Pack, can I just take out the collection cup? My heater is in the skimmer. if I take out the cup, wont everything just flow back in the tank without being skimmed?
 

buzz

Active Member
Yes...or you can simply shut off the airflow. No bubbles, no skimming...it isn't that good for the powerhead to keep shutting it off.
 

iechy

Member
Like Buzz said, just close the airlfow knob off. The water will still run through it just won't be skimming anymore since it won't make and collect bubbles. I have the same setup and turn my skimmer air flow off for a few days every week or so for my corals to get full.
 

brianf01

Member
Thanks, I never thought of just closing the air vaulve. Duh. Easier than taking off the collection cup...
 
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