Problems with my Coralife Super Skimmer

[adrchan]

All CRAP....Just when I was starting to like this skimmer it killed itself. After 4 days of working fine the pump stopped working. I'm going to return it today. I've took the skimmer apart and put it back together and even cleaned it out again and still the pump will not work. The pump works when its not connected but i've been playing with it for an hour and getting soaked in the process. Does anybody have any other recommendation for a Hang-On tank skimmer??

[Bifferwine]

Aqua C Remora Pro. The best by far, in my opinion.

[Massey]

I just installed my Coralife skimmer and am having some trouble getting the water level where the instructions say and the bubble action at the same time. If I put the water level where the instructions say by turning the flow knob near the pump then I dont get any air into my lines (I can see water in the air line) If I open the valve a little bit then I get air into my skimmer but my water rises above the threaded collar. I have the flow control knob at 2/3 open, water level know all the way open and the pump is about 3" below the water line. Is this normal when the skimmer is breaking in?

Massey

[fishbait]

yes, at least it was on mine. i had to run the water flow valve (the one by the pump) half closed like the directions says. and the adjust the red air valve to keep the water line at the bottom of the collection cup ring. don't pay much attention to the amount of bubbles or foam. just let it run and break in for awhile. you will see the water level drop day to day as it breaks in. then slowly open the valve to keep water level at collection cup ring. it took mine allmost two weeks before it started to work properly.

[Massey]

Thanks Fishbait. I was hoping that something like this would happen. I am thinking about moving it to my fuge when I get it finished I dont like how all the stuff looks in my water. I only need a basket and some hoses for my fuge to be finished.

Massey

[fishbait]

no problem

[lordraptor1]

i wouldn't know on this one seeing as how i am still trying to get ahold of coralife because my pump on mine is deffective . i need to get it replaced because it shocks me and my fish as soon as it is plugged in.

[fishbait]

ouch! where did you purchase it from?

[yote]

I think I wouldnt even wait on corallife on that one.I send it straight back to where I got it from.