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03-07-2009, 10:54 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: PA
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protein skimmer trouble
i bought a protein skimmer, i dont know the exact specs of it but it was made by instant ocean i guess, i got it for 50 bucks a while ago, but now i cant find the pump, i want to buy a new one, but i cant find anyone around me that sells em, and if i type it in on the internet, it doesnt come up just the pump, it comes witha skimmer, this is really frustrating.......
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03-07-2009, 10:55 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2009
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how can i buy ne, by the way the one i need is a maxi-jet1200 one
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03-07-2009, 11:01 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2009
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i actually have another pump that i can make fit it, but i dunno if it will work, i can get air into it because it has a hookup for it, but is it making the right kind of bubbles?
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03-07-2009, 11:02 PM
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The Ninja MOD
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Maxijet 1200 are very common, check with the sponsors here.
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03-07-2009, 11:03 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2009
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sponsers?
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03-07-2009, 11:04 PM
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The Ninja MOD
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Premium Aquatics has them, heres a link
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...y_Code=Maxijet
Yes, sponsors, the on line vendors whos ads you see on the home page and at the top of the page. |
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03-07-2009, 11:05 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2009
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o, and do i need that pump or can i use the one i have now
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03-07-2009, 11:08 PM
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The Ninja MOD
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Depends on the flow of the other pump and how it produces the bubbles and the size of them. Probably best to stick to whats recomended. The Maxijets are cheap. You may be able to find them at a local store that carries aquarium supplys. That would save shipping.
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03-07-2009, 11:09 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2009
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should it be bubbleing over like almost imediately
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03-07-2009, 11:12 PM
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The Ninja MOD
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Well, is the skimmer new or just new to you? If its new it needs to "break in". The overflowing is more than likely due to being adjusted to wet. Meaning the water level in the skimmer is too high. Can you post some pics? I am not familiar with the skimmer you have.
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03-07-2009, 11:13 PM
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Little Fishy
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like as it bubbles should it be making foam really quickly? or does it take time
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03-07-2009, 11:15 PM
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Little Fishy
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well its not actually foaming, and my brother stole my camera, its not a new one, it was used for a few years on my friends tank, that why i got it so cheap, but i cant find the original pump, it looks like this...
http://www.freshmarine.com/as-seaclone-protein-100.html |
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03-07-2009, 11:48 PM
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Son of Jor El
Join Date: Jul 2008
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the seaclone is well..... um.... not know for its ability to produce foam reliably. Its very design makes it very difficult to adjust to produce skimmate. There are some modifications that can make it more effective but it will never be a cadillac
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03-08-2009, 07:48 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jenglish
the seaclone is well..... um.... not know for its ability to produce foam reliably. Its very design makes it very difficult to adjust to produce skimmate. There are some modifications that can make it more effective but it will never be a cadillac
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Like he said,it's far from the best or good,I'd buy a better skimmer
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03-08-2009, 06:36 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2009
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ooo goody....
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