Skimmer broke

[johnny4491]

My skimmer has stopped skimming after only using it for 6 months [emoji35] so what’s a good alternative to use while I save up some money to get me a new one ? I have a 20 gallon and the only thing I was running was my skimmer and 2 power heads

 

[cracker]

when You say the skimmer broke,does this mean the skimmer pump isn't running? Or not producing any foam?
More details please.

 

[Crabs McJones]

My skimmer has stopped skimming after only using it for 6 months [emoji35] so what’s a good alternative to use while I save up some money to get me a new one ? I have a 20 gallon and the only thing I was running was my skimmer and 2 power heads

What brand and did you buy it new? Contact the manufacturer they may replace it for you if it's only 6 months old.

 

[johnny4491]

when You say the skimmer broke,does this mean the skimmer pump isn't running? Or not producing any foam?
More details please.

It not producing any foam and it sounds like it’s running but I’ve waited for more then a week and no foam

 

[johnny4491]

What brand and did you buy it new? Contact the manufacturer they may replace it for you if it's only 6 months old.

It’s the QQ1 and I’m not sure where I got it from I forgot but I bought it online I just forget what website ?

 

[Crabs McJones]

It’s the QQ1 and I’m not sure where I got it from I forgot but I bought it online I just forget what website ?

I'd try contacting Bubble Magus and see what they say. Have you tried adjusting your water level or your air intake? Is it producing bubbles just no skimmate?

 

[richiero]

Maybe your water is that clean , or you have to dial it in better. Make sure your water level stays constant and it’s at the recommended depth set by the company

 

[johnny4491]

I'd try contacting Bubble Magus and see what they say. Have you tried adjusting your water level or your air intake? Is it producing bubbles just no skimmate?

Yes I’ve tried adjusting differnet levels and nothing and Giving it a deep cleaning and as far as the bubbles I only see a few or sometimes none

 

[Crabs McJones]

Can you share a picture of the skimmer and how it's set up? That may help us with diagnosis.

 

[johnny4491]

Can you share a picture of the skimmer and how it's set up? That may help us with diagnosis.

I will as soon as I get home

 

[johnny4491]

Maybe your water is that clean , or you have to dial it in better. Make sure your water level stays constant and it’s at the recommended depth set by the company

You think so? I only have 2 clowns and some snails

 

[DesertReefT4r]

Also make sure the air intake has not plugged up with salt and calcium.

 

[johnny4491]

Also make sure the air intake has not plugged up with salt and calcium.

Haven’t cleaned that out I think

 

[Crabs McJones]

Also make sure the air intake has not plugged up with salt and calcium.

Haven’t cleaned that out I think

Usually when this happens the skimmer overflows the collection cup with saltwater. Being that OP is getting little to no bubbles and no overflow I don't think this is the case, but its still good to check

 

[johnny4491]

Usually when this happens the skimmer overflows the collection cup with saltwater. Being that OP is getting little to no bubbles and no overflow I don't think this is the case, but its still good to check

So call the manufacturer to see what they say

 

[Crabs McJones]

So call the manufacturer to see what they say

I still would, just to see if there is any tips or tricks that they know of that we don't

 

[johnny4491]

I still would, just to see if there is any tips or tricks that they know of that we don't

I went to their website and all they have is a email [emoji57]

 

[johnny4491]

That’s the most bubble it makes

 

[johnny4491]

 

[Dburr1014]

Also make sure the air intake has not plugged up with salt and calcium.

My air cloggs quite a bit with calcium. I use a small drill but to clean it out.