Is a bubble trap worth it?

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  1. littlechief

    littlechief Plankton

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    Hi Guys!
    I have the CPR Bak-Pak 2 and its skimming out alot of stuff. But it is also spits out all these micro-bubbles which makes the tank look like crap, so im thinking of buying the bubble trap. Is it worth it to buy the bubble trap or does it just not work, and i should get a new skimer? Please speak from personal experience. Thanks!
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I have the bak pak and my spits out bubbles when I stir up gunk into the water column but settles down after an hour or so. I have used it for about a year and half. If yours is new give it a couple of weeks to break in.
     
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  3. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    havent used the bubble but i have a octopus bh 800s and i put a filter sock on the outtake pump it stands out but its better than microbubbles
     
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  4. SkyFire

    SkyFire Clown Trigger

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    I have the same skimmer mine is used hope it doesn't do the micro bubble thing...but have read good reviews on the bubble trap....it does however look easy enough to make one yourself.

    If I have to use a sock I sure hope I can find some in black or make one to blend in w/my background.
     
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