K kidder Active member Joined Nov 3, 2008 Messages 37 Location Spokane, WA Feb 16, 2009 #1 I know that skimmers usually take 1-3 weeks to "break in" and get their optimal output. What I am wondering is why? Is it the pump, bacteria build up, eliminating factory oils, etc. etc.?
I know that skimmers usually take 1-3 weeks to "break in" and get their optimal output. What I am wondering is why? Is it the pump, bacteria build up, eliminating factory oils, etc. etc.?
Skimmy SKIM FU Joined Dec 26, 2003 Messages 3,872 Location Galactic Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Feb 16, 2009 #2 you hit it on the head...manufacturing oils, and bacterial buildup.