Nov 29, 2016
chase
wrote
I hooked everything up and plugged it in and it works, my only question / problem is how do I stop thousands of micro bubbles from getting into my tank because it's been happening since I got it and I don't know how to make it stop.
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Nov 29, 2016
Jeremy Rykiel
agent
wrote
Make sure that the microbubble stopper on the output is installed correctly and that the sponges are in place. Some microbubbles will still make its way into the display within the first couple of weeks running but will discontinue as the skimmer breaks in.
Nov 29, 2016
chase
wrote
All you do is push the "foam stopper" tube in the outlet tube and have the sponges on it? Thats what I have and my tank is still full of thousands of bubbles so I would assume it's either normal and hopefully will stop or something is wrong here
Nov 29, 2016
Jeremy Rykiel
agent
wrote
How long has the skimmer been in operation? Is the top of the foam stopper above the water level?
Nov 30, 2016
chase
wrote
The foam stopper consists of the tube connecting to the clear cylinder which is surrounded by 3 sponges to cover the outlet and stop bubbles, mine is only partially covering the outlet because the air bubbles are lifting it away from the outlet. I've had it for 2 days so I was told to let it break in first
Nov 30, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
Please allow the skimmer to break in. Microbubbles are normal and harmless. They will go away as you allow the skimmer to break in. Running activated carbon can help (but not speed up) the process.
Nov 30, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
The skimmer will take a minimum of 3 weeks to fully break in.