Big bubbles no skim mate

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Sep 05, 2016
Trevor Adams wrote
Hello,

I just purchased your Reef Octopus Hang On Skimmer (100-HOB). I've had it running for about a week and a half. The issue is that its not producing a frothy bubble that I have had on my other skimmers. I just creates very large "fizzy" bubbles that aren't creating any Skim Mate. Ive let it run for awhile to see if a break in would help but its just continuing to do the same. Any idea why this might be? Seems like perhaps there is an issue with the unit.

Thanks!
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Sep 06, 2016
Carlos agent wrote
What size tank do you have? How old is the tank? It takes at least 3 weeks for the skimmer to break in.
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Sep 10, 2016
Trevor Adams wrote
Hello Carlos, looks like I figured it out. I didn't realize my salinity was so low. I had to bring it up now its working beautifully thanks!