It Quit Pull Gunk

peppie · 05/22/2011, 09:25 PM

I'm not sure if it is something I changed or is my water that clean??
I run a HOB BH 1000 Reef Oct skimmer. I had to do a quick tank change due to a seam failure. I changed from a 90gal AIO to a glass 40gal breeder. The AIO had a coast to coast over flow that dumped into a chamber that the skimmer drew water from. It worked great.
When I set up the skimmer in the breeder I had to use the stock surface skimmer. It is about 1 1/2'' square. The skimmer has not skimmed anything since it has been in the breeder. (3 1/2) days.
I tried adjusting the cup yesterday. Still nothing.

ANY IDEAS

tkeracer619 · 05/22/2011, 09:46 PM

Probably surface oils from the new tank mixed with the tank being disturbed. Don't worry about it for a few more days.

peppie · 05/22/2011, 09:55 PM

I thought about that. I gave the breeder a quick water/vinig. bath . Maybe I should have soaked it longer.
My livestock looks great.
Thanks Racer

PS what did you race?

tkeracer619 · 05/22/2011, 10:10 PM

retired from endurance quads. I got mangled in an accident during a practice session and after all the physical therapy decided roll cages were required. Currently have a 400bhp Acura Integra and am in planning stages of a pikes peak car.

peppie · 05/22/2011, 10:30 PM

That is a spendy hobby. Our son raced quarter midgets for 9 years then moved up to ledgends and ran them for 3 yrs. He is now in collage and no longer races. I really miss it. My wallet does not.
Good luck on your PP car. That has got to be ONE HAIRY DRIVE to the top.

05/22/2011, 09:25 PM	#1
peppie Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,883	It Quit Pull Gunk I'm not sure if it is something I changed or is my water that clean?? I run a HOB BH 1000 Reef Oct skimmer. I had to do a quick tank change due to a seam failure. I changed from a 90gal AIO to a glass 40gal breeder. The AIO had a coast to coast over flow that dumped into a chamber that the skimmer drew water from. It worked great. When I set up the skimmer in the breeder I had to use the stock surface skimmer. It is about 1 1/2'' square. The skimmer has not skimmed anything since it has been in the breeder. (3 1/2) days. I tried adjusting the cup yesterday. Still nothing. ANY IDEAS

05/22/2011, 09:46 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Probably surface oils from the new tank mixed with the tank being disturbed. Don't worry about it for a few more days. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

05/22/2011, 10:10 PM	#4
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	retired from endurance quads. I got mangled in an accident during a practice session and after all the physical therapy decided roll cages were required. Currently have a 400bhp Acura Integra and am in planning stages of a pikes peak car. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

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05/22/2011, 09:55 PM	#3
peppie Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,883	I thought about that. I gave the breeder a quick water/vinig. bath . Maybe I should have soaked it longer. My livestock looks great. Thanks Racer PS what did you race?

05/22/2011, 10:30 PM	#5
peppie Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,883	That is a spendy hobby. Our son raced quarter midgets for 9 years then moved up to ledgends and ran them for 3 yrs. He is now in collage and no longer races. I really miss it. My wallet does not. Good luck on your PP car. That has got to be ONE HAIRY DRIVE to the top.