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Skimmer box question

duddlydoright
13 years ago

The hole through which the flexible pvc pipe moves the water up to the waterfall box is a bit low and when the waterfall isnt running the water fills the box and seeps out. Is there a quick fix for this? some sort of sleeve i can slip on to keep the water in?

Also, if i divided my lotus right now, would that be ok? I am afraid its a bit early.

Thanks, Gary

Comments (2)

  • ccoombs1
    13 years ago

    Put a check valve in the line. That should stop the back-flow.

    Don't divide the lotus now. If you do it while it's not dormate, you could break the tender eyes off which may kill it. I always divide in late winter before they start growing.

  • duddlydoright
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    i actually have a check valve on the line i think, problem is somehow holes have formed on it and water sprays out of them.