reef octopus protein skimmer

buffett

buffett

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i have one of these and for the last 2 months i have to unplug it for a day or so, the water going back into the tank will nearly over flow, not the collection cup but the outflow side.
it came with no instructions or anything the lfs that sold it to me has not really messed with them to really give me any advice
REEF OCTOPUS BH-100 HANG ON BACK SKIMMER this is the version i have and i was wondering if anybody out there might be able to help me outwith some info on why it wants to overflow
it works really good most of the time but i cant really trust it i dont want to come home to a flooded living room, this is my first skimmer.
thanks
 
mscarpena

mscarpena

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Call or contact the company. I have heard great things about these skimmers. Also post a pic of what it is doing so maybe I can help.
 
octopushobguy

octopushobguy

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buffett

buffett

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wow ive forgotten all about this thread, thanks for the info ill check it out!
i have not run my skimmer in a month because im affraid of it overflowing
thanks again
 
octopushobguy

octopushobguy

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These skimmers work great. Glade I could help you out. I've used a few hobs myself and find that this skimmer is perfect for the price. If you cant find the answer there I am sure if you posted they will help you out. Hope that helps.
 
buffett

buffett

Member
i think i have water in the air tube because it will not produce any bubbles at all, i have already checked all of the obvious stuff, im sure its water in the tube how do i get it out?
 
buffett

buffett

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man i really appreaciate the help, i do like this skimmer and i want to get it up and running again
thanks again
 
hondo73

hondo73

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Buffet,
I know your post was from a few months ago, so hopefully by now you figured out the problem. But just in case, or if anyone else has this problem, wanted to let everyone know what fixed mine. I was having the same overflow problem, and looked here trying to come up with ideas. I also blew in the airline tube, as that seemed an obvious thing to try. What solved my problem though, was removing the sponge inside the skimmer. Apparently it had gunked up a bit underneath and was restricting the return flow. As soon as I removed the sponge, voila!
I am leaving this out of mine, as it doesn't seem worth the overflow risk.
 
buffett

buffett

Member
Originally Posted by hondo73
http:///forum/post/2516028
Buffet,
I know your post was from a few months ago, so hopefully by now you figured out the problem. But just in case, or if anyone else has this problem, wanted to let everyone know what fixed mine. I was having the same overflow problem, and looked here trying to come up with ideas. I also blew in the airline tube, as that seemed an obvious thing to try. What solved my problem though, was removing the sponge inside the skimmer. Apparently it had gunked up a bit underneath and was restricting the return flow. As soon as I removed the sponge, voila!
I am leaving this out of mine, as it doesn't seem worth the overflow risk.
lol i was just talking to my lfsstore about this skimmer he told a while ago to remove the sponge, i never did i just stoped useing it for a while, i just started to use it again and im going to pull out the sponge asap
im curious to know if you have alot of bubbles?
 
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