Microbubbles using Bubble Magus QQ2

[jeratc1025$]

I started a nano reef using JBJ 20 gallon tank. I recently installed a Bubble Magus QQ2 nano skimmer in and the bubble microbubbles are out of control. I tried to read the instructions but its very vague and the english is not that good. Can someone help me out?

 

[dwair]

Know nothing about that skimmer, but I can bump the thread and hopefully find you someone that knows!

 

[Jonny Walker]

I am having this issue as well let me know how yours is working now.

 

[DE FISH]

I have that exact same skimmer it will be like that till the skimmer beds in. Yourll still get some micro bubbles but nothing to the extent your getting now it’s a good little skimmer pulls a lot of gunk. If you ever have problems getting it to prime when turning it back on suck the airline tube gently. If you need anymore info regarding this skimmer message me as I know this skimmer in and out could assemble it with my eyes closed.

 

[Jonny Walker]

I have that exact same skimmer it will be like that till the skimmer beds in. Yourll still get some micro bubbles but nothing to the extent your getting now it’s a good little skimmer pulls a lot of gunk. If you ever have problems getting it to prime when turning it back on suck the airline tube gently. If you need anymore info regarding this skimmer message me as I know this skimmer in and out could assemble it with my eyes closed.

How long till it breaks in you figure?
This is as far in as I can get it in the water I have it on a waterbox peninsula mini 25
It’s also very loud lol hopefully that goes away after break in…

 

[BFolker]

Honestly it takes about 4-5 days to work in. If you do a massive media change or switch media filtration, it will freak out and microbubbles galore. I'm having that issue right now since I cleaned it, the sponge, and added a different filter pad into my job filter. Give it some time, I love this thing though, it truly pulls some crud out.

 

[Jonny Walker]

Yes it took just over a week, everything is rocking now.

 

[DE FISH]

Yes it took just over a week, everything is rocking now.

glad to hear bud told you it would work out

 

[Dhineshkk]

Yes it took just over a week, everything is rocking now.

Hi, I am new here. Thinking of getting the same skimmer for my waterbox 25 peninsula too. How is it working now? I feel it will be impossible to match the recommended water level when we put it in the second chamber of the waterbox 25. Does it have any problem because of a lower water level?