Feb 27, 2021
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I replaced my old skimmer in my aquarium with the 2000. It runs great. But I can’t reduce the amount of micro bubbles entering my tank. I have the output raised as high as I can. I cannot lower my water level because everything else is installed for a full tank.
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Mar 01, 2021
Nick Jamerson
agent
wrote
You should have circle sponges on the return
Mar 01, 2021
wrote
I have all three sponges on the discharge. I turned the upper elbow towards the outside and it is better. The problem is the overflow goes directly into the elbow. By turning the elbow to 45 degree angle it prevents the bubbles from flowing directly in to the elbow.
Mar 01, 2021
Nick Jamerson
agent
wrote
Check your lower sponge at the bottom of the skimmer to see if it is clogged and make sure its not all the way on the bottom
Mar 19, 2021
Joe S.
wrote
Were you able to resolve the extreme amount of micro bubbles? I have the same issue with a new 2000
Mar 19, 2021
Angie Brumfield
agent
wrote
Micro-bubbles are a normal part of a new skimmer breaking in, as the skimmer breaks in over the next 3-4 weeks the micro-bubbles will eventually settle down.
Mar 19, 2021
wrote
All is great now. It just needed to run for 3-4 days. It works perfectly. I like the results already.
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks,
Dave
Mar 22, 2021
Joe S.
wrote
Dave, did you have three (3) O rings included with your 2000 HOB? I am also getting an extreme amount of bubbles and I am thinking maybe the culprit could be the missing O ring I didn't receive. Mine only came with 2 and I left out the one that connects the pump with the Venturi. (ticket has already been submitted) I am just wondering if that could be my issue.