new tank- skimmer overflowing (1 Viewer)

[julio]

set up a new 50 gallon tank and over the last 10 yrs that ive been in the hobby have always been able to dial in the skimmer within a few minutes. this one though has me scratching my head as i cant keep the skimmer from bubbling and overflowing. this is the 1st tank that i didnt use lr and went with cured rock and a bubble magus curve 5 skimmer. the skimmer isnt making skimmate but just bubbles. skimmer has been going for 2 hrs now. any ideas? thanks in advance

 

[rehab]

That is normal bud. Some skimmer takes weeks to break in on brand new tank.


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[Diesel]

Raise it about a inch or more, adjust to that point that it doesn't overflow anymore and let it break in.
Sometimes it can take a day or two.
Keep an eye out now and then and adjust as it will settle down.
I've had many skimmers and all needed a break in period, except the Lifereef skimmer.
I've since three years a Lifereef and never go any different, break in time was ZERO from day one and been running since then.

 

[Jason]

I usually have all my problems with the venturi. Have you removed it and inspected it? It might be partially plugged up.

 

[julio]

the skimmer is clean and no blockage. ill give it time to break in and in the mean time ill fix the leak on the return line. thanks for the help guys