I broke my Protein Skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by meagan1823, Dec 21, 2009.

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  1. meagan1823

    meagan1823 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Ok I have a Aqua Medic Turboflotor Multi SL hang on skimmer.
    well I was cleaning the pump, a Ocean Runner PH 2500, and where the pump hooks to an airline hose so it can pull air in, it always gets clogged with white stuff ( I think calcium deposit) so I was cleaning it and well I broke a chip off. The airline tubing goes over it still but it doesn't work now and doesnt pull enough air in and the skimmer just overfills really fast.

    Well anyways I have contacted aqua medic to see if I can get a replacement part for it.

    My question is, how long can I run my tank without a skimmer?
    My tank is a 55 gallon. I have a HOB Aqua Clear 70 filter. 1 koralia 2 powerhead and 1 koralia 3 powerhead.
    My current stock is 2 clown fish and a mandarin dragonet.
    Duncan coral, candy cane coral, an SPS (dont know the name) bunch of mushrooms, zoas, monti frag, and palys.
    also have nerite snails, dwarf ceriths, blue legs, and a peppermint shrimp.
     
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  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    You're fine Meagan.

    You are lightly stocked for a 55g so nothing is even going to notice for WEEKS and WEEKS.
     
  4. meagan1823

    meagan1823 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    ok thanks. I have no idea how long it will take to get a new piece or even if they carry one. I am hoping they do as I don't want to spend $80 on a new pump.