remora problem?

[xdaaannyy]

okay so i just bought my remora like a week ago and first 2/3 days it was skimming great but blowing out micro bubbles. like the past 2 days the bubbles aren't even close to overflowing there low won't even go up the chamber the micro bubbles are still going in the tank any suggestions?

 

[baherrick]

What pump are you using with it? Did you try lowering the cup?

 

[xdaaannyy]

It's a maxijet 1200 cup lowered to the end...

 

[sklywag]

Check the nozzle. Things will get in there and clog it.

 

[Assyrian fish guy]

which model did you buy?

 

[Wankel]

You ever figure this out? I am getting them too, not sure why.

 

[jayhawk]

If you are not using clamps to secure the ends of the tube to the Remora and/or pump, it could be weakening the flow. I had this issue but it was after about 4 months of use. Hoses get more rigid and pump vibration causes issues. I would clean the maxi and secure the tube ends with clamps. Skimmers are simple mechanisms, so it has to be with the pump or connections. Possible set screw at the top of the inlet but unlikely. Good luck.

 

[Wankel]

Its odd for me though, because mine is hanging in the back of my JBJ nano, so even if the outlet was producing bubbles, it still has to go through the main return pump at the very bottom of the tank where there are no bubbles.