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reef octo (skimmer) issue

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by ChapmanFM, Sep 26, 2017.

  1. Sep 26, 2017 #1
    ChapmanFM Fort Madison, IA

    ChapmanFM

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    Did my weekly water change, and my reef octopus is over flowing not matter what way I adjust it, it is filling up the cup. any ideas?
     
  2. Sep 26, 2017 #2
    Actuary Adel, IA

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    Is the pump pulling the usual amount of air? If the air intake gets blocked your pump pulls less (or no) air which results in it pushing much more water through. If your skimmer looks like it has fewer bubbles in the body this would likely be cause.
     
  3. Sep 26, 2017 #3
    ChapmanFM Fort Madison, IA

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    I just put on a new sock, and Im wondering if that is what is causing it.
     
  4. Sep 26, 2017 #4
    AdamLawrence Marion, IA

    AdamLawrence Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I have heard fillter socks to be the cause just pre soak them and that should help the skimmer from running over.

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  5. Sep 27, 2017 #5
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    The filter sock could be the connection but just for future reference, depending on the version you have that air intake "ring" on the pump will eventually get clogged up with deposits and restrict or block the air flow. IIRC it's a 2-part piece to you can take it apart and vinegar soak to get all the gunk out, and then the airflow will be much better.
     
  6. Sep 27, 2017 #6
    Actuary Adel, IA

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    Yes, new socks can definitely be the cause of an overflowing skimmer. New filter pads can do this as well. Kind of makes you wonder what chemicals are in there. I don't use filter socks anymore but I always rinsed new ones pretty well in tap water and then soaked them in a bucket of RO.
     

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