help me with coralife skimmer

[mlblover126]

hi guy when i hook up my skimmer the air silencer wont let air throught to create micro bubble but when i take it off the air will pass what gives?????

 

[mlblover126]

bumb!!!!

 

[mlblover126]

i think the air inlet silencer may be clogged???????? any help, should it be making bubbles during break in??????

 

[AndyNarwhal]

Check to make sure the air silencer is not plugged with a piece of plastic from the molding process. You can unplug it by pushing a nail or pin down through the holes.
I am assuming this is a new unit and not an older one that may be clogged with salt. Cleaning would be the same method.

 

[mlblover126]

thanks andy

 

[Joshua1023]

I've read posts from several guys with the same problem. It was always a piece of plastic in the silencer.

 

[mlblover126]

well i got it to work, now im breaking it in but its not making any sludge could it be that my tank is to clean i only got a scribbled rabbitfish and a watchman goby in a 55, how long should i wait to turn it up???