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Old 12-16-2008, 02:38 AM
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I soaked mine in vinegar before using and the skimmer started skimming within minutes after being placed in the sump. It still took a couple of weeks before it hit it's stride though and has been skimming consistently ever since with no help from me other then cleaning the collection cup twice a week

This is the skimmer 2 hours after I placed it in the sump
I see that you have a hose for your skimmer Marie I didn't get one just a plug
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Old 12-16-2008, 02:45 AM
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Old 12-17-2008, 09:59 PM
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Well in some cases size matters don't let anyone fool ya. LOL

Here is my bad boy (sorry for the hijack)
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Old 12-17-2008, 10:15 PM
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Well in some cases size matters don't let anyone fool ya. LOL

Here is my bad boy (sorry for the hijack)
So please tell me that picture was taken when it was still brand new, it looks so clean. Mine is covered in coraline algae and salt
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Old 12-17-2008, 10:22 PM
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No that was 10 minutes ago.... LOL No I think that was 30seconds after it was first turned on

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Old 12-17-2008, 10:48 PM
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No that was 10 minutes ago.... LOL No I think that was 30seconds after it was first turned on

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Wow! thats a small guy
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