Why is my protein skimmer not working?

When skimmers do not work the most common problem is a lack of air. If air is being properly mixed with the water your skimmer should be producing bubbles. If your skimmer is not producing bubbles, or not producing as many as it has in the past, your problem is likely with the pump or injector.

How do I know if my protein skimmer is working correctly?

you will know its working when you get a dry-ish skim in the cup, it will be very dark and smell bad. that skimmer cup should take about 3 days to fill up with gunk. if its too wet your cup will fill up fast, thats not what you want, you want a foam of gunk going into that cup.

Why is my protein skimmer going crazy?

There are many common compounds used in various chemicals, foods or additives that can lead to a “super-skimming” skimmer and cause it to overflow. When compounds are added to an aquarium, this can change the surface tension of the water leading to micro bubbles, clear skimmate as well as an overflowing collection cup.

What kind of pump does coralife skimmer use?

The Coralife 125G Super Skimmer is a high-performance foam fractionator designed with a patented needle-wheel impeller and aspirating venturi. An improved energy saving pump increases the performance of the skimmer without increasing power demand.

Is the coralife Super skimmer 65G a choking hazard?

CHOKING HAZARD — This toy is a marble. Not for children under 3 yrs. The Coralife Super Skimmer 65G has a high-performance foam fractionator designed with a patented needle-wheel impeller, an aspirating venturi and is effective at removing dissolved organic compounds from water.

What are protein skimmers used for in aquariums?

Product Description. Protein skimmers have become a standard component in saltwater and reef aquarium filtration systems as they are very effective at removing dissolved organic compounds from aquarium water. The Coralife Super Skimmer is a high-performance foam fractionator designed with a patented needle-wheel impeller and aspirating venturi.

How does a Needle Wheel skimmer save energy?

An improved energy saving pump increases the performance of the skimmer without increasing power demand. The needle-wheel system creates a spiraling vortex of water and micro bubbles inside the reaction chamber where the bubbles attract fine proteins and organic compounds and deposit them in the collection cup.