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Jason1520
02/26/2008, 02:43 AM
My Octo has been skimming great, but it has now overflowed twice. The first time was partly my fault. I did not clean the sponge at the bottom of the return valve, which caused the return chamber to overflow.

The second time and most recent, overflowed for no reason. I took the sponge out, which was only there for extra filtration. The damn thing overflowed onto a power strip which then shorted out, caused some kind of small fire, which smoldered and melted the power strip. My apartment smelled, and about 7-8 gallons flowed out before the power strip shut the power off, which stopped the skimmer.

I cant figure out why this damn thing keeps overflowing!? Any ideas?

jddaniel
02/26/2008, 07:40 AM
Which model Octopus skimmer do you have?

luke33
02/26/2008, 07:42 AM
Yea, what moddel and have you added anything to your tank like prime, water conditioner or additives?

pIankton
02/26/2008, 08:22 AM
Gotta take it apart and clean it. It should be fine after that.