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DougGraham
06/09/2010, 09:55 PM
Ok so i just got this protein skimmer this last weekend, an i go an hook up today an i start getting a lot of micro bubbles in my tank.. The skimmer is the odyssea ps75.. Any help will really help me out..

67Duster
06/09/2010, 10:07 PM
Micro Bubbles are common on a new skimmer and can take a week or more to subside. is this the only new component or is the entire setup new?

DougGraham
06/09/2010, 10:12 PM
Everything is new i have a 15 gallon tank, fluval 305, heater, about 20lbs live sand an 15lbs live rock..

67Duster
06/10/2010, 07:01 AM
This is common on a new tank and should diminish. in a small volume of water such as yours you may have to tinker with the layout a little.

DougGraham
06/10/2010, 11:10 AM
I will try an post some pics today an see if someone has any ideas on how to lay it out or if the way i have it will be fine..