Skimmer problems

popsicle · 08/29/2009, 08:03 PM

I have a prizm protien skimmer that doesn't appear to be pulling anything out of the water. It is however putting a TON of microbubbles back into my tank.
I'm not sure if this is normal as I've checked and rechecked the water, salinity, ammonia, nitrites and so on. All appear good.

Can anyone give me any ideas as to what may be going wrong?

I currently have about 12-15 lbs of live rock as well as 2 very small filter crabs and sand in the aquarium.

Thanks

Fish_wiz2 · 08/29/2009, 08:59 PM

I think it is because you have nothing in your tank for it to skim out. Once you get a heavier bio-load and even a new skimmer

you'll see a difference. Hope that helps, Wiz

willwork4frags · 08/29/2009, 09:08 PM

How long has the skimmer been running. Some take quite a long time to break in. By that I mean getting the slime coat built up on the inside. Once that is established, your microbubbles should go away. As far as not skimming, Fish wiz covered that.

popsicle · 08/29/2009, 09:12 PM

Thanks guys!

The skimmer has been running for a week. It seems that the microbubbles are becoming larger.

This is the skimmer the fish store guys recommended, but I've been reading some pretty bad reviews on the Prizm and I'm just about ready to take it back to the store.

popsicle · 08/29/2009, 09:13 PM

.Also, my live rocks are looking a little more greenish then they did when I put them in. Is this normal? I'm pretty new to SW.

Fish_wiz2 · 08/29/2009, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by popsicle
The skimmer has been running for a week. It seems that the microbubbles are becoming larger.

The microbubbles are because of the breaking in part, give it more time and it should slowly disappear.

This is the skimmer the fish store guys recommended, but I've been reading some pretty bad reviews on the Prizm and I'm just about ready to take it back to the store.

I would take back alot of things my LFS sold to me... stupid return policy

Quote:

Originally posted by popsicle
Also, my live rocks are looking a little more greenish then they did when I put them in. Is this normal? I'm pretty new to SW.

As long as it doesn't look hairy it will be fine, just green coralline. Hope that helps, Wiz

Fish_wiz2 · 08/29/2009, 09:30 PM

Also,

To Reef Central

popsicle · 08/29/2009, 09:35 PM

Thanks for the welcome

I luckily am still able to return it if I need to. Is there a protien skimmer you would recommend?

08/29/2009, 08:03 PM	#1
popsicle Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Posts: 34	Skimmer problems I have a prizm protien skimmer that doesn't appear to be pulling anything out of the water. It is however putting a TON of microbubbles back into my tank. I'm not sure if this is normal as I've checked and rechecked the water, salinity, ammonia, nitrites and so on. All appear good. Can anyone give me any ideas as to what may be going wrong? I currently have about 12-15 lbs of live rock as well as 2 very small filter crabs and sand in the aquarium. Thanks

08/29/2009, 08:59 PM	#2
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	I think it is because you have nothing in your tank for it to skim out. Once you get a heavier bio-load and even a new skimmer you'll see a difference. Hope that helps, Wiz __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

08/29/2009, 09:12 PM	#4
popsicle Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Posts: 34	Thanks guys! The skimmer has been running for a week. It seems that the microbubbles are becoming larger. This is the skimmer the fish store guys recommended, but I've been reading some pretty bad reviews on the Prizm and I'm just about ready to take it back to the store. __________________ Lysa :) Current Tank Info: 90 gallon mixed reef, 29 gallon quarantine

08/29/2009, 09:13 PM	#5
popsicle Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Posts: 34	.Also, my live rocks are looking a little more greenish then they did when I put them in. Is this normal? I'm pretty new to SW. __________________ Lysa :) Current Tank Info: 90 gallon mixed reef, 29 gallon quarantine Last edited by popsicle; 08/29/2009 at 09:35 PM.

08/29/2009, 09:30 PM	#7
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	Also, *To Reef Central* __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

08/29/2009, 09:08 PM	#3
willwork4frags Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 52	How long has the skimmer been running. Some take quite a long time to break in. By that I mean getting the slime coat built up on the inside. Once that is established, your microbubbles should go away. As far as not skimming, Fish wiz covered that.

08/29/2009, 09:35 PM	#8
popsicle Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Posts: 34	Thanks for the welcome I luckily am still able to return it if I need to. Is there a protien skimmer you would recommend? __________________ Lysa :) Current Tank Info: 90 gallon mixed reef, 29 gallon quarantine