Really Sick Of Micro Bubbles

I am so sick of my micro bubbles there are so many in the tank that my water looks cloudy but in all actuality it is crystal clear escept for the micro bubbles any ideas

 

I have heard to put a filter sock or something like it over anything that releases microbubbles. I have implemented this tactic on my HOB skimmer, it took away some but not all of the bubbles, I am thinking of putting a second layer on to see if it finishes the job. I used a filter pad from my HOB filter, cut it to fit then super glued it together. Hope this helps!

 

nylon hose works well for getting rid of bubbles also.

 

I guess they are coming from your PS? is the output of your Skimmer directly back into the tank?

J

 

+1 for being sick of microbubbles! i have the over under over thing in my sump and still get them, i put filter foam over the top of the first over partition and still get em,i filled the second partition with crushed coral, still get em, not alot,but just enough to piss me off, with each passing day i wish more and more i didn't go with a drilled tank

 

Yes it is a hang on back sea clone 125 skimmer with the return right back in the tank

 

How does nylon hose work and how do you put it togethor.

 

I would cut the toe off of one or maybe even both and put it over the end of the outlet house and tie it to it with a plastic wire tie... as tha water flows through the mesh it breaks up the micro bubbles....

 

ok I had a seaclone 150 so I know how you feel. I think it's sitting in my garage and has been for a few years now. these skimmers are notorious for not working at all, working sporadically, or leaking and flooding the floor but this thread isn't to tell you how bad your skimmer is. You can take some nylon hose and stretch it over the output so that the water has to go through the hose into the tank. this worked for me when I had my seaclownso maybe it will work for you.

 

Maybe the bubbles aren't coming from your skimmer or your return pump may be too big.