to much bubbles?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by dpruitt7450, Jul 25, 2009.

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  1. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    i just tried that but the bubbles just got worse...
     
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Then open the air valve. Luna
     
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  3. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    thats how its been lol its been open... ugh this is so confusing lol
     
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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Then keep on opening the discharge valve until it comes down. Let me ask you something, did you just dose anything in the tank, right before this started to happen?


    Luna
     
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  5. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    no i didnt... i even closed the intake valve where it was almost closed and kept playing with the discharge valve but if i turn it down tomuch then the bubbles dont make it to the top and if i turn it a lil bit more open then the water rises in the top... lol i just read the instructions and it said that this skimmer might do that for a day or 2 just be cuz its new and its "super skimming" but i never heard of a skimmer doing this b4...
     
    dpruitt7450, Jul 25, 2009
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  6. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Most good quality skimmers have a break-in period. This was something that you could have said from the beginning, that your skimmer was new.:eek: I've been breaking my head trying to help you............I will send you the bill! lol



    Luna
     
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  7. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    sorry :( :-s
     
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  8. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Not that confusing, it appears to be over reacting to something i.e. an additive or something. It should settle down. The water level in the sump looks o.k.
     
    unclejed, Jul 26, 2009
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  9. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    What do u think it could be?
     
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  10. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Tell us what you have done lately and I mean even things you don't think would affect the skimmer. What have you fed(fish and coral), cleaning routine, things like that.
     
    unclejed, Jul 27, 2009
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