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[pewter_jean]

I was hoping some one could help me out. Me skimmer quit on me today. It wasn't much, but it was the only one I had. I'm waiting for the tax return to buy a new one. (I was going to get the one I was going to set up my 180 then,) I really don't have the money to buy two new skimmers. The one that died is a HOB sea clone. My 75 isn't RR. I don't even have a sump on it. All that is what I planned on the 180. Any way, I was hoping someone might have an extra old one that they could part with real cheap, or let me use until I can get my $$ in and get that 180up and running. Thanks

 

[scubabill]

so I take it you need a hang on skimmer . If you dont get one more water changes would do the job. Probably cheaper than buying a skimmer for a short period of time .

 

[Arsenal11]

pewter i have a berlin classic turbo you can borrow, sump only though. lmk

 

[pewter_jean]

Thank for the offer, But I don't have a sump. It just started leaking at the elbow. I've tried a few times to take it apart and clean it out, and reconnect it. I think it might be the seal is just worn out. But if it leaks all over the floor, I can't use it.
I will probly just have to change the water twice a week until I can get the stuff together for the 180 and get it up. Hopefully it won't be to much longer.

 

[crny1]

if it is leaking at the elbow just take the quick connect apart and go to your local hardware and get a new "O"ring for it. Had to do this once before on my sons seaclown! IF not just get some 100% silicone and silicone it together with the old oring in it to seal it for now.

Wes

 

[pewter_jean]

Thanks, sound like that is common issue with these sea (clowns), Along with the fact that they just don't work worth a darn. Can't wait until I can get a real skimmer.

 

[crny1]

While your out pick up a limestone air diffuser and attach it to a piece of solid plastic tubig (found @ petsmart near pumps and airline tubing) that is long enough to go to the botom of the skimmer tube (top section - riser area) and drill a hole in the collection cup lid and run the tube up through it. Attach a air pump and watch how much better the seaclown will work! Amazing difference in performace. With this modification its actually a acceptable skimmer!

Wes

 

[pewter_jean]

I'll give it a shot. thanks

 

[sirreal63]

I have an AMiracle airstone powered skimmer that actually does work. You can borrow it and the pump if you would like. This was a typical days production when I had it on my 75. It will need new stones but it is complete.