New sump/skimmer?

[Keelynnsreef]

I replaced our overhang filter yesterday with a new skimmer yesterday my water was clear prior now it's been 24 hrs and my water is cloudy how long will it take to clear back up. My skimmer is bubbling but not making any sludge yet.

[Zack]

Cloudy due to microbubbles? By overhang filter do you mean like a biowheel filter or a hang on the back refugium?

[Keelynnsreef]

Bio filter

[Keelynnsreef]

Micro bibles mostly but I did stir up the rocks when I was in there

[FireWater]

Brand new skimmer? Most likely micro bubbles until break in. It will irritate corals for a while until it goes away.
Last time I added a new skimmer to an existing tank I broke it in by using old tank water in a bucket for a week or two prior to placing in service on the tank.

[Zack]

Do you have a filter sock in your sump you can place to polish the water?

[Big_Pun]

I always give new skimmers a wash with dish washing soap, then a vinegar soak over night. cuts break in time

[Keelynnsreef]

Thanks all they are gone now...