I need a new skimmer

Breakthecycle2 · Feb 1, 2017

My system is around 250 gallons. I currently have a Bubble Magnus Curve 9, so Im looking for something with the same dimensions (10x10x24). My LFS just got these in. I know the previous models were crappy. My question is for under $600, what do you think (actually I get the biggest one for just under $400 with my discount). If not, any other recommendations?

https://reefs.com/2016/12/16/eshopps-new-s-series-premier-line/

MaiReef · Feb 1, 2017

What is wrong with yours?

Breakthecycle2 · Feb 1, 2017

MaiReef said:
What is wrong with yours?

I really don't know. There is a loud "air leak" sound coming from the venturi. I changed the air tube, but it's still there and it's really annoying. I have the settings all way up and the water is trapped in the neck and wont rise any further. I took the skimmer out and cleaned it. There was a bunch of baby snails in the prop that I cleaned out, but it's still not performing right (the prop is not broke). I just don't know what else to do.

MaiReef · Feb 1, 2017

Run it in vinegar. Also, do you have the silencer hooked up? It could just be the washer in the silencer if it is hooked up.

Breakthecycle2 · Feb 1, 2017

MaiReef said:
Run it in vinegar. Also, do you have the silencer hooked up? It could just be the washer in the silencer if it is hooked up.

Whats the silencer? lol

MRodrigues1991 · Feb 1, 2017

it is a cylinder that sits at the end of the airline that the venturi sucks in air from. you can see it on the skimmer in your link

MaiReef · Feb 1, 2017

Breakthecycle2 · Feb 1, 2017

MaiReef said:

Thats what i thought. The tube on the insde of it broken off.

MaiReef · Feb 1, 2017

okay, you do not need a new skimmer, just a silencer. One solution is to have a longer tube that runs to fresh air which will lower the CO2 in your tank. Another is to replace that tube with a piece of tubing.

Breakthecycle2 · Feb 1, 2017

MaiReef said:
okay, you do not need a new skimmer, just a silencer. One solution is to have a longer tube that runs to fresh air which will lower the CO2 in your tank. Another is to replace that tube with a piece of tubing.

It's broken at the base on the inside. There's no way to add a tube to it. Im trying to find a new silencer, but I cannot find one for a BM yet.

MaiReef · Feb 1, 2017

http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx...otein_Skimmers-AquaMaxx-UJ1331-FIPSAC-vi.html

You don't need a BM one. I think the 10MM would be better for your application.

Breakthecycle2 · Feb 1, 2017

MaiReef said:
http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx...otein_Skimmers-AquaMaxx-UJ1331-FIPSAC-vi.html

You don't need a BM one. I think the 10MM would be better for your application.

No kidding? Its a direct replacement?

MaiReef · Feb 1, 2017

Not direct replacement, but would work with very little adjustment.

Coral Vue has them as well.

Breakthecycle2 · Feb 1, 2017

MaiReef said:
Not direct replacement, but would work with very little adjustment.

Thank you. DO you happen to know what adjustments need to be made? I just want to know what Im getting into here.

MaiReef · Feb 1, 2017

Well I would think the tube might not be an exact fit so an adapter at Home Deport might be needed. Also the screw might be a different size. I will look more for the direct replacement.