Skimmer low bubble production

[dsmhero]

I have a CPR BakPak HOB skimmer that has great bubble production with the upgraded pump but the last few days the bubble production has been very low. It is a venturi style skimmer and the water level is consistent.

24g tank with a pair of clowns and a carpenter wrasse.
Nitrates - 0
Phos - 0

I am curious as to why it is barely producing bubbles. Any help would be wonderful, thank you in advance!

 

[saltwaternoob]

Check salinity and the venturi intake tube, it might be clogged.

 

[dsmhero]

salinity is at 1.025, I will check the intake tube. Thanx.

 

[kschweer]

If its not the intake tube try taking the pump apart and cleaning the impeller. I try to make it a point to clean mine every 6 months or so

 

[dsmhero]

Problem solved! Thank you all for the advice, the skimmer has only been up for about a month but the snail guard was already plugged up.