Algae in skimmer!!!!!

[808jaymakoa]

Any reason why only my skimmer is accumulating all kinds of algae in the air hose and chamber?

 

[808jaymakoa]

 

[mike007]

Algae thrives from nutrients lots of nutrients inside them skimmers.

 

[808jaymakoa]

Thanks mike! I guess it's doin it's job then. Is it gonna cause any problems? Should I find a way to clean it or leave it like that.

 

[AlexG]

I would clean it out periodically. It might affect the performance of the skimmer over time.

 

[Reefing Madness]

I'd say its from the light hitting it. Looks like the only part of the skimmer thats getting any light. Use a black line and it won't grow.

 

[46gReef]

Definitely clean it out, it will 100% affect the performance of your skimmer