New skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by jturnbull, Jul 18, 2009.

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  1. jturnbull

    jturnbull Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Did you get a lot of micro bubbles during the break in period?
     
    jturnbull, Jul 18, 2009
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  2. AaaRr

    AaaRr Spaghetti Worm

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    Yeah you will get a lot of micro bubbles when you are breaking in a skimmer. If you break it in with vinegar it goes by a lot faster.
     
    AaaRr, Jul 18, 2009
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  3. jturnbull

    jturnbull Purple Spiny Lobster

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    How do you break it in with vinegar?
     
    jturnbull, Jul 18, 2009
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  4. AaaRr

    AaaRr Spaghetti Worm

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    You just do a like a 3 part water 1 part vinegar solution run it in there for awhile and it normally cuts the break down period in half if not more. You are suppose to do it when it is brand new or when it has been setting for awhile not doing anything.
     
    AaaRr, Jul 19, 2009
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  5. 75galreef

    75galreef Astrea Snail

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    Hows your skimmer doing??
     
    75galreef, Jul 21, 2009
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  6. rothany206

    rothany206 Spaghetti Worm

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    Cut the pump tube so the pumps sit as close to the top of the water as you can. I have mine sitten 1 1/2 inch below the water. It skims much better . I have the 220 on my 40 gallon breeder.
     
    rothany206, Jul 21, 2009
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