New skimmer (jad wg 520) no bubbles

[alexytman]

Hi I recently got a 75g tank and filled it with fresh water to see if its all running and if there's any leak. However when I tested the skimmer (jad wg 520) some Chinese brand, there was no bubbles (I even removed the airline adjuster to make sure there isn't anything blocking it)

what would cause it? It's brand new

 

[tdileo]

Skimmers dont work in freshwater

 

[alexytman]

Skimmers dont work in freshwater

won't they at least make bubbles ik they don't work but there should be bubbles right?

 

[tdileo]

The pump should make bubbles but they wont be coming out of the top part of the skimmer like normal. If you don't have salt water on hand you can put it in a bucket with water and vinegar filled to the correct depth and it will work

 

[alexytman]

The pump should make bubbles but they wont be coming out of the top part of the skimmer like normal. If you don't have salt water on hand you can put it in a bucket with water and vinegar filled to the correct depth and it will work

there is 0 bubbles not from side button, anywhere

 

[Mele__Reef]

This happened to mine upon setup. Take it apart and make sure everything is connected properly and also sealed tight . Especially the Venturi. You Also may need to adjust the height of the skimmer in the water level. Most companies will tell you the recommended depth of water the skimmer needs to be submerged in to work properly. Good luck!

 

[alexytman]

This happened to mine upon setup. Take it apart and make sure everything is connected properly and also sealed tight . Especially the Venturi. You Also may need to adjust the height of the skimmer in the water level. Most companies will tell you the recommended depth of water the skimmer needs to be submerged in to work properly. Good luck!

thanks, however it came with little instructions and the only thing written in trouble shooting is make sure airline is not submerged.

I will take it apart when I return home

 

[Chris@CoralVue]

Skimmers don't work in fresh water.

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[alexytman]

Skimmers don't work in fresh water.

Sent from my SM-G950U using REEF2REEF mobile app

won't they still have big bubbles, they won't foam but air would still come out right? I will add salt later

 

[Chris@CoralVue]

No, any bubbles make by the pump will immediately disappear.

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[alexytman]

No, any bubbles make by the pump will immediately disappear.

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okay, will try on old tank to see if it works

 

[alexytman]

okay, will try on old tank to see if it works

no bubbles whatsoever