Crack in Reef Octopus HoB Skimmer

Hugh Mann

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"Why is there water on the floor, and my tank level down?"
Commenced frantic searching.

A very, very slow drip from my Reef Octopus Skimmer. About a drop every second. Well, upon examination, there is a very small crack in the plastic on the motor assembly where it meets the union.

Fortunately, but unfortunately, I can buy an entirely new motor. For $100, and wait 3+ weeks for it to get here. Unfortunately that is 3+ weeks without running a skimmer or constantly dropping water. If I was fish only, not a big deal, but with my bubbletip and nudibranches, not exactly a good combo.

Is there any way I can patch the leak, at least temporarily? I was thinking superglue or something, but I don't know how well that would seal.
 
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Dang, I'll have to get some tomorrow, but about to leave for work. All I have on hand is 2 part gorilla, and I don't think that's the same thing.

But thank you.
 
Ugh. Now for whatever dang reason when I plug it in, the motor just hums and nothing happens. What a lovely day.
 

IF YOU HAD TO TAKE A REEFING EXAM, WOULD YOU PASS?

  • Yes!

    Votes: 32 45.7%
  • Not yet, but I have one that I want to buy in mind!

    Votes: 9 12.9%
  • No.

    Votes: 26 37.1%
  • Other (please explain).

    Votes: 3 4.3%
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