Broken Skimmer!

[genesisblue]

Hey all,

My Coralife Super duper skimmer has developed a bad leak and I had to remove it from my 125 gal. How long can I maintain my tank while I wait for a new skimmer to come in? I have alot of live rock, 3 tangs (2 at 4-5in and 1 at 6-7 inches), 4 chromis, a mean ol damsel and few snails. Its been up and running for over a year now.

Thanks alot!!
Adam

 

[steve]

Forever. Skimmers aren't a necessity, while it helps, it's not a thing you have to have. Just test the water and do water changes. Everything will be fine. And get rid of the crappy Coralife SS.

 

[genesisblue]

Yeah, you're telling me...I got the skimmer for cheap from the Fish store and more when they were going out of business and now I know why...

 

[steve]

They are crap. Do you have a sump?

 

[stickx911]

I've never run a skimmer on my 55. I can't say it's the nicest tank by any means, but I keep up with water changes and monitor conditions. You'll be fine for a little while at least.

 

[weaglereefer]

I have no problems with my CSS 125. It took a while to break in, and doing the fishing line mod helped, but it already pulled a lot of gunk. I guess I'll have to get a pic of the foam when I can.

 

[genesisblue]

No, I don't have a sump...the darn tank isn't drilled

 

[weaglereefer]

Oh, yeah, I wouldn't use the CSS without a sump with the microbubbles mine produces. My tank is not drilled and I have a sump...

 

[genesisblue]

Do you use an overflow for your tank?