Micro bubbles everywhere!!

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by davidh, Nov 19, 2006.

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  1. davidh

    davidh Astrea Snail

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    hi there can anyone please tell me how to get rid of mirco bubbles in the water from the skimmer??
     
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  2. sssnake

    sssnake Montipora Digitata

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    Have you tried raising the skimmer pump to where it's no more than 3"-4" below the water line?

    I had a similar problem with micro-bubbles when I installed my skimmer and this basically fixed the problem.
     
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  3. mushroom_man

    mushroom_man Bubble Tip Anemone

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    ive heard that if you place a small piece of foam in the return of the skimmer that will cut down on the bubbles. i dont have my skimmer yet but i will within the week.
     
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  4. Ph4Y5e

    Ph4Y5e Astrea Snail

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    heres wot i did.... i got a lunchbox from the supermarket..tupperware style..clear plastic...

    then i cut out a lip..for the water to flow out of... and filled the box with a bit of sponge... direct the output of the skimmer into the box...and the outflow into the aquarium....im assuming you have a hang on tank type skimmer...
     
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  5. davidh

    davidh Astrea Snail

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    thank heaps guys for replying......yeah it is a hang on skimmer, the pump connects to a foam around 4 inches below the water line. i might try the tupperware container thing and put some spong in it, ive spoken to some shops they think it's **** SKIMMER?
    My other prob to put the venturi outlet into a container, is at the moment it is only like nearly 2 inches above the water line! so we will see! thank u guys
     
    davidh, Nov 20, 2006
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  6. nemo79

    nemo79 Zoanthid

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    Can you please update your signature with your tank specs and equipment then we can help you better when we know what your working with.
     
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  7. davidh

    davidh Astrea Snail

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    what part do u really need to know??
     
    davidh, Nov 28, 2006
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  8. Blade_Runner

    Blade_Runner Gigas Clam

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    The Jebo hang on skimmers are pretty marginal. Similar in function to a SeaClone 100. I've used 2 of them in the past on smaller FOWLER tanks. They are sitting in the basement. Technology marches on... They both made microbubbles, are difficult to keep tuned and have moderate skimming ability at the best of times. Doing the conversions off the top of my head it sounds like you have a 55-60ish gallon tank with a lot of livestock. (I don't have that much in my 90 or 210.) IMO, you want a very good skimmer on it to help handle the bioload. It is probably the most important item in your system. For a reasonable price, there are much better options.

    Good luck
     
    Blade_Runner, Nov 28, 2006
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