Skimmer not producing foam

[cvanchuck]

Thanks all, I ended getting a new skimmer about a month ago. A $35 Coralife biocube one, works very well, recommended

Same tank same problem. Is this what you got?

 

[Evan28395950]

Same tank same problem. Is this what you got?

Yep

 

[cvanchuck]

Any mods to install it or just drop it in the same spot?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Unfortunately these are by far NOT the best skimmer on the market and were popular in the 80's and 90's
My suspicion is the air pump you are using. Get a HIGH powered pump or even a dual into a single valve that will deliver enough air to beat the back pressure of the wood stone. The stone needs to be cleaned with a soft brush monthly

 

[Evan28395950]

Unfortunately these are by far NOT the best skimmer on the market and were popular in the 80's and 90's
My suspicion is the air pump you are using. Get a HIGH powered pump or even a dual into a single valve that will deliver enough air to beat the back pressure of the wood stone. The stone needs to be cleaned with a soft brush monthly

 

[Hemmdog]

The wood stones destroy your tank. That was one of my biggest rookie mistakes. That skimmer is garbage.

 

[Evan28395950]

The wood stones destroy your tank. That was one of my biggest rookie mistakes. That skimmer is garbage.

The corallife one? How does it destroy? Any other suggestions for one that’s small in size that’s effective for a 24gal (31) including back chamber

 

[Hemmdog]

The corallife one? How does it destroy? Any other suggestions for one that’s small in size that’s effective for a 24gal (31) including back chamber

It dissolves in salt water after a few days. It messed up my biocube for 6 months after using that skimmer for 2 months, 6 different wood blocks.

 

[Hemmdog]

The corallife one? How does it destroy? Any other suggestions for one that’s small in size that’s effective for a 24gal (31) including back chamber

https://www.amazon.com/Aquatic-Life...ocphy=9031935&hvtargid=pla-349337433093&psc=1
This is what I use now. Aquatic life 115. It’s a major major upgrade compared to the wood block. Still not great compared to a in-sump skimmer.

 

[vetteguy53081]

It dissolves in salt water after a few days. It messed up my biocube for 6 months after using that skimmer for 2 months, 6 different wood blocks.

Yes, if not cleaned regularly, disintegrates like cork. I recommend any of the Tunze nano skimmers : Model 9001 or 9004

 

[cvanchuck]

Yep

Could you send me a picture of where you have yours mounted?