skimmer not skimming

[chris121277]

I don't think you realize just how finicky super skimmers are....an inch is a huge deal to them.....heck a 1/4 inch is a big deal to them.....I'd put money on it that if you cut the tube connecting the pump and inch shorter raisin it up tham "POOF" it starts skimming normal again

[rusty shackleford]

your right, this is the first skimmer iv had.
the pump is as far up as it can be, theres a vinyl tube acting as a coupler to connect it to the inlet.

i posted a couple pictures earlyer and it looks to be functioning the same as it did when i first had it skimming correctly - same head hight and airflow

do you think its at all possible that leaching chemicals could have somthing to do with it ???

[rusty shackleford]

and if the water level ever does change can you just correct it with the valve attached to the pump ???

[chris121277]

Originally Posted by rusty shackleford

your right, this is the first skimmer iv had.


do you think its at all possible that leaching chemicals could have somthing to do with it ???

I suppose it's possible.....but coming from someone who had spent years fighting with a coralife skimmer......I'd bet it' the skimmer it's self