Need help with protein skimmer!

[10galclowns]

I have a 10 gallon tank and was cheap( I know) and got a biocube protein skimmer and put it in my tank. Iv had it for over 24 hours And its not building up and of that slimy foam. When I check the cup there is water in it but its pretty much clear. I have the bubbles set where everyone says it should be. I don't know what to do. Is my tank to clean??

That's it with it bubbling and without the cup on it.


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[10galclowns]

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[Snookin]

Yes, your tanks too clean. One of the best Ive seen!
Just remove thoseaiptasia anemones and you'll be okay.

 

[10galclowns]

Are they bad for the tank?


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[z1107]

Just a nuisance. Not really harmful.

 

[zemuss]

How long have you had the skimmer running for?

Yes Aiptasia are a pest and can sting the coral around it. Its best to get it under control now then later when you have more.

 

[10galclowns]

It's been over 24 hours I know it takes 24-48 hours but even today it's not doing it still and how do I get rid of them?


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[z1107]

You have to inject them with a type glue sold at an LFS.

 

[Downbeach]

Get some Mrs. Wages Pickling Lime(or any Kalkwasser Mix), make a slurry/paste, put it into a syringe and apply to the opened Aiptasia. For those that you can't see, I'd get a couple of Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni), and let them chow down.

 

[10galclowns]

Ok I can figure that out but I can't figure out why my protein skimmer


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[10galclowns]

Is there such thing as water being to clean for it to work


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[Pappy]

Give it some time to break in some take a while. And yes aptasia are bad they will sting and aggrevate coral.

 

[10galclowns]

I have no coral by it but I deff going to take them out


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[byronious]

I would say there is. Also it takes a few days for the skimmer to break in. Now this info is only from what I have read. I won't be starting my first tank until this weekend.
Someone else could give you much better advice than me.
Good luck
:angel:

 

[10galclowns]

Everyone one on YouTube says there's broke in within a couple hours.


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[10galclowns]

Still not doing it


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[swannyson7]

Be patient... it may take a couple days for it to produce any skimmate.

 

[z1107]

Mine took 3 days.

 

[10galclowns]

I'm on like day 3 or 4


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[z1107]

Before I bought mine I read reviews on alot of units and some had break in times as long as two weeks, some a few hours. just depends on the tank and skimmer.