Yuck!!! Skimmer collection

RedRain5

Small Fish
Mar 20, 2006
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Just wondering is it really supposed to smell THAT bad it’s like nasty water X2 or something or is their something wrong with my tank? I don’t usually go sticking my nose in the collection cup so I wouldn’t know.

If you are wondering what brought on this question here’s what just happened & I pray it never happens to any one else!:eek:

I was cleaning the collection cup on my skimmer & I tripped. I fell on my back & ended up with the collected dirty foam/water in my mouth, it was horrible! I managed to keep most of the nasty water/foam from spilling (no idea how I kept a hold on the cup) but I still ended up having to brush my teeth & take a shower. That stuff is rank! I hope no one else ever has to experience that because it tastes at least 10x worse than it smells! I think the longer it sits the worse it gets & mine was way overdue to be emptied! YUCK!!!:mad:
 

skratikans

Large Fish
Jul 19, 2007
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clemson,sc
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LOL! I had a similar situation with dirty tank fresh water..I tried to get the hose to start suctioning..and decided to try to suck up some air to get it started...well I didnt pay much attention and ended up swallowing some...I know what you mean
 

RedRain5

Small Fish
Mar 20, 2006
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LOL! I had a similar situation with dirty tank fresh water..I tried to get the hose to start suctioning..and decided to try to suck up some air to get it started...well I didnt pay much attention and ended up swallowing some...I know what you mean
lol I had that hapen once. I don't think I swalowed it but it was in my mouth. It's not nearly as bad as the stuff that comes out of a skimer!