Bubbles on Surface

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  1. Phayes

    Phayes Aiptasia Anemone

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    Hey guys, just a quick question of no major importance: Added PhosZorb and Carbon to my canister filter today. A few hours later, I've noticed an abundance of bubbles all over the surface of my water. They don't seem to be doing any harm, but I was just wondering if anyone could explain how this has occured? All my params seem okay. Just no idea what's going on.

    PS: I know canister filters are a 0/10 for reefs, but I am waiting on the money to buy a new built-in overflow tank that I can hook up to a sump... In the mean time I work with what I have.
     
    Phayes, May 2, 2008
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    That could be that air is trapped inside the canister and is coming out little by little as the water flow is passing through. Luna
     
    lunatik_69, May 3, 2008
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  3. nemo1991

    nemo1991 Millepora

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    yeah ^^ that could be it, i have heard that air gets trapped in the canister filters
     
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  4. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Thats my guess too....
     
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  5. Phayes

    Phayes Aiptasia Anemone

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    Okay, maybe i'll just wait it out and see how it goes. Thanks guys :)
     
    Phayes, May 3, 2008
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