Feb 13, 2020
Eli Piloto
wrote
I have had the regal running for about 4 months now in about 8in of water and have just tons of micro bubbles coming out of the skimmer. I know a newer skimmer could have those issues while it breaks in but it should've been broken in by this point.
See video below.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/RhivDJRaxH6yJP8KA
See video below.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/RhivDJRaxH6yJP8KA
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Feb 14, 2020
Angie Brumfield
agent
wrote
There are several common reasons a protein skimmer will overflow or create micro-bubbles but the most common is a chemical within the water itself.
Chemical Reaction - Some chemicals react with the air that the skimmer produces and causes the skimmer to over produce foam mate or create micr-bubbles. Chemicals known to cause this are; red slime remover, medications, reef/frag putties (epoxy Putty) frag glues, water conditioners, de-chlorinators, stress coat, NEW filter socks, newly mixed salt, bacteria (seeding) additives as well as other dosing medias. In order to remove these chemicals from the water column we suggest that you do several 20% water changes over the period of a month and add a good amount of fresh activated carbon to the system and change out every week till the skimmer has returned to normal operation.
Water level in sump - It is important that you place your skimmer in the proper water level. It is also important that the output of the skimmer is not submerged under water unless it is properly vented.
Inner water level - If your inner water level is set too high the slightest change in your water chemistry can cause your skimmer to over flow or create micro bubbles. You may want to play around with the water level in the skimmer and lower it some.
Chemical Reaction - Some chemicals react with the air that the skimmer produces and causes the skimmer to over produce foam mate or create micr-bubbles. Chemicals known to cause this are; red slime remover, medications, reef/frag putties (epoxy Putty) frag glues, water conditioners, de-chlorinators, stress coat, NEW filter socks, newly mixed salt, bacteria (seeding) additives as well as other dosing medias. In order to remove these chemicals from the water column we suggest that you do several 20% water changes over the period of a month and add a good amount of fresh activated carbon to the system and change out every week till the skimmer has returned to normal operation.
Water level in sump - It is important that you place your skimmer in the proper water level. It is also important that the output of the skimmer is not submerged under water unless it is properly vented.
Inner water level - If your inner water level is set too high the slightest change in your water chemistry can cause your skimmer to over flow or create micro bubbles. You may want to play around with the water level in the skimmer and lower it some.