Reef Octopus Elite 150int users

[Bos]

Skimmer is absolutely quiet, only been running it in 7 inch water BUT I have micro bubble pouring out of the 'outflow' portion of the skimmer.

How did you guys dial it in so there isn't any bubbles?

 

[ryeguyy84]

I have the non-elite version but similar issue. I added a tee fitting to the outlet, I forget the size but go to home depot and bring the piece with you, I had to sand it down since I think it's non standard size. the Tee I got was a reducing tee that brought it down to 1/2 inch then I added a length of pipe to the top with a cap (hole drilled in it) and a length of pipe to the bottom with an elbow to direct the flow so it wasn't just dumping. hope that helps, if you want I can post some pics later.

 

[ryeguyy84]

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[Bos]

Thanks Rye, I'm trying to stay away from the DIY part for now considering its a new skimmer, I've seen a few Regal INT videos and they don't seem to have this issue of the micro bubbles being drawn down and out through the gate valve. Mine isn't able to stay inside the cone, well at least the bubble plate can't keep it inside so its being drawn down and out