Break-in Period for New Skimmers

dleary · 10-19-2006, 10:17 AM

I was wondering about how new skimmers go through a "break-in" period where they go nuts foaming crazily. -- What exactly is happening there? What exactly is getting "broke in"? The acrylic or plastic body of the skimmer?

110galreef · 10-19-2006, 04:29 PM

Typical break in for max effeciency is around a week.

Basically the new skimmer has oils and mold releases on it from production! Saltwater will remove these fairly quick!

And Welcome!

Sprayin70 · 10-19-2006, 11:03 PM

Welcome and it just takes time.

Geoff · 10-20-2006, 07:48 PM

Welcome to TRT!!

hey another NC reefer that is fairly close to me!!

G~

Sara7814 · 10-20-2006, 07:53 PM

i would say it took about 25 days to have mine great. it went through spells but finally i can set it how i want and it stays there.mine overflowed a couple times

Spur2 · 11-17-2006, 01:14 AM

I agree with Sara. My protein skimmer take 3 weeks to break in and running stable. Just keep your water level low to avoid overflow.

1spotpooalot · 11-27-2006, 10:18 PM

My HOB skimmer took nearly 3 weeks before the micro bubbles went away and the junk started to pile up. You`ll be fine