micro bubbles problem

im using a boyu 2516 protein skimmer its a HOB type of skimmer ,its skimming nicely except there are to many micro bubbles coming out and its making me mad,how do i eliminate them?or any solution what do you think ill do?thanks

 

How long has it been running? Some new skimmers usually spit out a ton of micro bubbles while fully breaking in. Mine took a good month before it stopped.


You could also try adjusting your flow or placing a sponge over the outflow.

 

its been running quite sometimes but because of the micro bubbles im turning it off and switch it on again when i go to work.there is already to sponge on both outflow but still it doesnt solve the problem,i will try not to turn it off maybe it will solve the problem.

 

Micro bubbles won't hurt your tank, they just can be annoying to look at


I agree that you should keep it running 24/7 to see if that will help out.

 

your right its very annoying,i have a FOWLR set up that why im not turning my lights on when im watching them because of those micro bubbles.hehehehehe

hopefully they will be gone soon

 

Try a piece of filter sock over the outflow. Less porous than a sponge. Will catch better.

 

Micro bubbles can cause problems in your tank. The fish can breathe them in and get the pockets of air lodged on their gills etc. My puffer had some serious air stuck in his belly once because of "new skimmer syndrome" when he was tiny. I had to squeeze his belly for him to burp out the air. It may sound ridiculous, but it's true.

 

this works much better then a spounge, remember to wash it out too. I solved this problem by moving the skimmer into the sump if possible.

I just see someone sitting with a beer and fish, and a puzzled look

i never think of the hurting the fish, i was always more concered with the corals. I have seen air bubbles under the slime coat.

 

burpin fish huh........and i thought i herd it all lol.....dont forget the nooky jk