Why does my protien skimmer give off so many bubbles in the tank?

For some apparent reason my protein skimmer shoots a million tiny bubbles in my tank is this normal or is my skimmer no good?


SeaClone 150 Protein Skimmerby Aquarium Systems - AquaCave

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Please if anyone with this skimmer has this problem please help

 

How long has it been running? I know some skimmers require a break in period of up to a couple weeks. Until they break in microbubbles are expected. One fix is to put some sort of filter material (like a filter sock) on the output to help diffuse the bubbles.

 

i've had it on for about 3 days non-stop. ive had this protein skimmer for about 1 year now. ill try putting the sock to see if it makes a difference

 

I have the same skimmer. It took some time (about a week or so) to break in and adjust. I've noticed the more closed you have the air inlet the more bubbles you get in the tank.

 

the more i open up the air inlet the actual pump that sucks up the water starts to let out bubbles also. so i dunno if its that my pump is bad or what its driving me insane because the tank has alot of bubbles

 

i also just cleaned the collection cup today and the bubbles started today. could a clean collection cup make the pump bubble more?

 

try to open it all the way and then slowly close it until you hear the sound of a clogged drain opening...That's the bubble coming out of the J tube. Once you do that open it just a hair and let it sit for a bit?


Also, make sure that venturi piece is nice and tight in the pump inlet and that the tubing is snug.

 

kk let me try it out right now =)

 

Let me know

 

I wouldn't worry about it too much for a couple weeks. This is pretty common with a new skimmer. Adjust it to where you want it and let it sit for 2-3 weeks. If it is bothering you then add the filter sock and check it every couple of days.