My filtration is not working - needs to be replaced fast, what do you reccomend?

whatcaneyedo · #1 12-14-2012, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mandyplo

Hi - I have a protein skimmer rated for a 200gallon tank, my tank is 55g.

The manufacturer of your skimmer grossly overrates their handling capabilities.

Why is there a sponge on the intake of the maxijet pump? Is there some reason you chose it over the plastic screen?

mandyplo · #2 12-14-2012, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

The manufacturer of your skimmer grossly overrates their handling capabilities.

Why is there a sponge on the intake of the maxijet pump? Is there some reason you chose it over the plastic screen?

It was part of the troubleshooting that the guys at BRS had me do - they thought I might have gunk going into the pump and clogging it causing the 0 flow output of the dual BRS reactor... but I tested the pump in my sink and well... it shot water at my ceiling and everywhere else so I know it works..

daplatapus · #3 12-14-2012, 02:09 AM

This may a stupid question, but have you tried pulling the cartridge out of the housing and tried running the unit to see if water flows then?
Are you sure the cartridge is upright and not upside down?

Sorry, but sometimes the easiest things are overlooked.

mandyplo · #4 12-14-2012, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by daplatapus

This may a stupid question, but have you tried pulling the cartridge out of the housing and tried running the unit to see if water flows then?
Are you sure the cartridge is upright and not upside down?

Sorry, but sometimes the easiest things are overlooked.

Haha its ok, we have tried all of these things - the unit runs great with no canisters in it, and it also runs great with only the GFO canister. As soon as the carbon canister is placed in, the flow completely stops, and the canister is forsure right side up - theres a strainer on the bottom and the washer & threads on the top.