Is there a way to test if a protein skimmer works before buying it?

Reeflovinlexy · 10/04/2013, 05:29 PM

I'm planning on buying a used protein skimmer from craigslist from a guy that is piecing his tank out. Is there a way that I can test that it works before buying it? I read one post that said I can test it in a bucket with saltwater. Is that true?

TIA!

ali1 · 10/04/2013, 05:33 PM

Yes. Stick it in a bucket aNd see if the pump works. Thats your biggest concern. If you see bubbles forming, your good.

Reeflovinlexy · 10/04/2013, 05:51 PM

Thanks Ali1!

10/04/2013, 05:29 PM	#1
Reeflovinlexy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 20	Is there a way to test if a protein skimmer works before buying it? I'm planning on buying a used protein skimmer from craigslist from a guy that is piecing his tank out. Is there a way that I can test that it works before buying it? I read one post that said I can test it in a bucket with saltwater. Is that true? TIA!

10/04/2013, 05:33 PM	#2
ali1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 997	Yes. Stick it in a bucket aNd see if the pump works. Thats your biggest concern. If you see bubbles forming, your good. __________________ Originally Posted by Gogandantess "I'm totally frustrated by this disease. My display has been fallow for 2 months now. If ich happened to mysteriously appear again, I'm giving up and going back to African Cichilds."

10/04/2013, 05:51 PM	#3
Reeflovinlexy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 20	Thanks Ali1!