smallbutmighty Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Hi guys I have a skimz skimmer. I believe it should be sm161?. Today I found that it not skimming after sunday changing of water. Not sure why but it had been two day. The pump is working, there is air intake but the water bubble just not going up. Water level is the same. The only different is I bought a jewel... I did on off the skimmer.. anyone experience this issue before? Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member oceanviper Posted June 10, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 10, 2014 You may want to check your impeller... Quote Tank : 3 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup end Feb 2014 ) --> 4 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup early Nov 2016 ) Skimmer : Bubble Magus NAC6 --> Bubble Magus Curve 7 Return pump : Jebao 10000l/h ( down in 17th December 2014 ) --> Jebao DC-12000 ( 19th December 2014 ) Compressor drop-in coil Wavemaker : Tunze 6105 x 1 Lights : Modular based DIY LED light x 4 Chaeto in the sump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashaegyee Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 acc to my last exp pls check the screw of skimmer body sure to tight well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbutmighty Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I did not change anything so far.. after this happen.. I took the skimmer out to wash and I was the impeller too.. but still the same.. Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbutmighty Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Anyone know how long can my 2ft cube tank last without skimming? Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member youdontnowm Posted June 11, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 11, 2014 Got any pic of ur skimmer not skimming ? Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk Quote | Display : 48x30x22 Skimmer : SK-201 skimz | Sump : 30x24x18 Wavemaker : 2x RW-15 , 1x RW-8 | Cooling : 1HP titanium drop in coil ATO : JBJ | Lighting : ATI Sunpower 8x54w + 48x cree xte royal blue Return : Jebao dc-6000 | Dosing : Jebao dosing pump [ CaCl2 + NaHCO3 ] Pump : | Reactor : FSZ Z160 zeolite reactor & phosban 150 | System : ZEOVIT decomm-ed : Ydkm SPS reef >><< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Anyone know how long can my 2ft cube tank last without skimming? Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk You can do water change; 10 to 20 %. I do not have skimmer in my 2.5 ft setup for 2 years. No problem Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbutmighty Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Every week or day? Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbutmighty Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Every week I do one pail of water change.. h2ocean pail and salt. Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators thomas_lim Posted June 11, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 11, 2014 If your tank do not have too many live stock, then is ok to go without skimmer for a few days. If you have many fishes, the nutrient can built up quite quickly. Quote Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kwkeet Posted June 11, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 11, 2014 Try to soak the whole pump with vinegar for washing. And check for any calcium deposit especially the small slot inside the impeller department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ASHWIN Posted June 12, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 12, 2014 it could be you Jewel Release a slime coat when in The bag..Or The Impeller.. Any contaminants in your new water? such as oil?.. And Yes a Picture or A Video Of the Skimmer will Help Us help you to troubleshoot The problem! Cheers! Rdgs Ash! Quote 300Gallons of Pure Goodness! >Dimensions 6x2x2 (Foot) 1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2 2: Vortech MP 40 Wes 3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2 3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260 4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor 5: American Pinpoint PH Controller 6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return) 7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor 8:Hailea 10HP Chiller R2R forum->>>http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/photography-forum/154896-ashwins-reefing-photography.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyFawkes Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 i think posting picture would help. if your stock load is low few days no skim never mind. as nutrient to be skimmed off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbutmighty Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hi guys thanks for the input. I took it to aqua marine to sovlve the issue.. it nothing wrong with the skimmer the real suspect is the jewel.. it is a empty bone in the water now... just 1day old and it dead... it was open nicely on the first day.. Hope this will be a lesson learn to others. ^-^ Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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