Saltfishlover Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 So I upgraded my glass sump to a new acrylic one. When I turned everything on, my skimmer went crazy pushing bubbles out. I've ran this skimmer for a year it's an sc aquarium brand. The water level is same or a tiny bit lower that the previous sump. If I raise the skimmer nothing changes and it spews bubbles like mad still. Is this normal when switching from glass to acrylic? Nothing I do seems to slow it down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeardUp Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 I have an SCA skimmer as well. I did not notice that when I changed from a glass to an acrylic sump. However, I also traded displays at the same time. Make sure the pump is seated in the skimmer well, I have had issues when it doesnt click in all the way. Are you able to calm the bubbles down with the blue adjustment tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 My guess is that there was residue of some sort in the new sump. Did you wash it out first? Maybe throw a small bag of carbon in there until it works itself out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 That was my thought was well. Some kind of residue. It shouldn't be doing that. I would definitely throw some carbon in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfishlover Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 1 hour ago, BeardUp said: I have an SCA skimmer as well. I did not notice that when I changed from a glass to an acrylic sump. However, I also traded displays at the same time. Make sure the pump is seated in the skimmer well, I have had issues when it doesnt click in all the way. Are you able to calm the bubbles down with the blue adjustment tube? Nothing with adjustment tube. It use to run all the way off. Now nothing works lol 1 hour ago, Bicyclebill said: My guess is that there was residue of some sort in the new sump. Did you wash it out first? Maybe throw a small bag of carbon in there until it works itself out No.. sadly I got pretty excited and it was late when I swapped so I just ran it as it was :(. Looking back now, I see it was not wise. I did remember to level it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 The beauty is that the problem is temporary. Believe me, I’ve sat at my sump for an hour or so (several times) emptying my skimmer cup into a bucket until it finally calms down. Make up a 5gal bucket of new water to replace as the process goes on. Good times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfishlover Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 Well I put carbon in last night. Guess I'll start skimming . Always exciting in reefing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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