Skimmer not Bubbling

[ReefGirl87]

I have an OctoReef 110 INT skimmer that’s been running In my sump for about 2 weeks. It was producing nasty green skim for a few days into the collection cup and now today it isn’t producing many bubbles at all. Not sure what’s going on. Any suggestions?

 

[Brad Waddell Wrath's Reef]

I have an OctoReef 110 INT skimmer that’s been running In my sump for about 2 weeks. It was producing nasty green skim for a few days into the collection cup and now today it isn’t producing many bubbles at all. Not sure what’s going on. Any suggestions?

You may need to make an adjustment. Turn it up or down and see what happens.

 

[ReefGirl87]

You may need to make an adjustment. Turn it up or down and see what happens.

I have been closing the valve a little at a time for the last day and a half. No difference.

 

[Brad Waddell Wrath's Reef]

I have been closing the valve a little at a time for the last day and a half. No difference.

Was this a new unit?

 

[ReefGirl87]

Was this a new unit?

Yes.

 

[Brad Waddell Wrath's Reef]

Yes.

I would contact the manufacture. Maybe the pump or needle wheel is bad.

 

[Jeepguy242]

If it’s moving water but not pulling air see if the air inlet is blocked.

When mine is dirty sometimes blowing into it clears it and starts the bubbles

 

[JMM744]

Check the intake for snails maybe?

 

[fishguy242]

hi poss block in venturi ,or pump intake octo's need to prime for air by capping when restarting

 

[Brad Waddell Wrath's Reef]

If it’s moving water but not pulling air see if the air inlet is blocked.

When mine is dirty sometimes blowing into it clears it and starts the bubbles

Man I hope it's that easy for her.

 

[Jeepguy242]

hi poss block in venturi ,or pump intake octo's need to prime for air by capping when restarting

Mine never has a problem except when dirty. Of course the design of the Venturi requires frequent cleaning. Like monthly soaking in vinegar and scrub with a toothbrush cleaning.

I’m thinking of only running mine for 6-8 hours a day on the new tank so I hope I can get it to frequently restart without priming the air when I put it on my apex

 

[Tahoe61]

Are you dosing or feeding anything different?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Check pump at intake

 

[BigRed78]

My skimmer took a month to start producing, However it is a point of sale seaclone one.

 

[ReefGirl87]

This morning it’s working just like it’s supposed to... so weird.

 

[scottedontknow]

turn the skimmer on full blast (fully open the gate valve) and put your finger over the air intake until the water level goes all the way up and begins to overflow, do this until no more bubbles are left in the skimmer. remove your finger and all should be good!

 

[ReefGirl87]

turn the skimmer on full blast (fully open the gate valve) and put your finger over the air intake until the water level goes all the way up and begins to overflow, do this until no more bubbles are left in the skimmer. remove your finger and all should be good!

Ok, I will try that, what exactly does that do?

 

[Brad Waddell Wrath's Reef]

This morning it’s working just like it’s supposed to... so weird.

That's good news lol

 

[Tahoe61]

Skimmer performance is affected by introduction of amino acids, epoxy, superglue, fish food.... The list goes on and on. Typically the skimmer will perform normally in a few hours or a couple days based on what you added and how much of the item you added.

 

[scottedontknow]

Ok, I will try that, what exactly does that do?

sometimes an air bubble gets traped in the line. doing this clears the line out!