New skimmer with bubbles under plate

[AdamNC]

Bare with me as all I’ve ever owned was hob equipment, this is my first sump setup. Is this normal for a new skimmer in a new sump on a new tank? I’ve seen videos where a new skimmer is put online and the bubbles overflow the top lid but not so much that they are under the plate.

Air valve half open

Air valve closed completely

 

[jsker]

When I did the same, I was instructed to take the collection cup off and adjust the bubbles just to were the bubble do not overflow.

 

[AdamNC]

hmm I'll try that.

 

[AdamNC]

And 10 mins later, nope. It still may be too new and nothing to skim yet. I’ll have to try it in a few weeks maybe?

 

[Greenstreet.1]

Your skimmer did not brake in yet give it some time and foam will start.

 

[Eskew77]

Keep it running it won't hurt anything. If you want, build a stand to bring it up in the sump so the bubbles won't overflow. It'll take a week or so but once it builds up a slime coat you'll be right as rain.