HELP! microbubbles in the tank

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  1. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    How do I reduce microbubbles in the tank? I have a lot of them - any advice greatly appreciated!
     
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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Do you know where they're coming from?
     
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  3. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Powerhead or return pump sucking air most likely. Another option is your skimmer putting them into the column.
     
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    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I think it's coming from the skimmer into the return.
     
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  5. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Does your skimmer have anything around the output to slow the water and keep it from splashing. A piece of foam will slow the water and keep it from driving the bubbles into the water.
     
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  6. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    What skimmer are you using? How are the baffles in your sump arranged,can you post a pic?
     
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  8. DrewSk

    DrewSk Feather Duster

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    If your filter is in a sump, the easiest fix is to put a filter sock over the skimmer return. fast fix and it will cut down on micro bubbles a ton
     
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  9. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Did you clean the skimmer? If so, not uncommon for it to produce tons of bubbles for a day or two.
     
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    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    If it's coming from the skimmer into the RP?

    There should be some type of baffling system to keep them out of the RP.
    I thought you had a store bought sump? Should have baffles for this.

    The other advice will work also- just clean foam or a sock often.
     
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