Quantum 120 bubbling out the bottom

[CTS919]

Have a issue with my new quantum 120 skimmer my tank is about week old with my setup it is bubbling out the bottom and overflowing out the top.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! It is not unusual for a skimmer to over do it while it is in the break in period (this can last a couple of weeks). In the mean time you may want to turn the skimmer down as much as possible and if it is still overflowing then you may want to raise the skimmer so that it is not submerged as much. Additionally, if bubbles continue coming from the bottom then you may also want to recheck to make sure that all of the connections are fully connected. Good luck!

 

[Bo.]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! As @Peace River said, there's definitely a break in period for skimmers. I hope you post a build thread for us to follow!

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R! Your skimmer will come down once broken in!

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome. I agree it sounds like a break in period.

 

[JL15219]

Welcome to R2R!! Definitely a break in period with most skimmers.

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

Welcome

 

[MERKEY]

Hello and welcome to R2R!

 

[tbrown]

Have a issue with my new quantum 120 skimmer my tank is about week old with my setup it is bubbling out the bottom and overflowing out the top.

Welcome!

 

[Salty Rambler]

Welcome to R2R! As others have noted, similar to new tanks, new skimmers have an ugly phase in the beginning. Looking forward to seeing what you build once everything cycles.

 

[Stuartmercer]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Just give the skimmer a couple weeks and it should be fine!

 

[jtp7004ft]

Welcome

 

[|Frank|]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[Smarkow]

Check how tight the outflow valve is twisted, that could be raising the water height.
Also welcome to R2R!!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to R2R

 

[SPR1968]

I would leave it to break in for a few days and also check the sump water level is correct. If not it will overflow big time. I have the 160 and 300 versions

 

[harley32907]

As others have said, Welcome to R2R!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Yes break in time can vary. Hopefully it will settle soon. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!