microbubbles

[tucker]

whats the best way to get rid of these? i wrapped the return pump intake with the foam stuff(i dont know what its called)...i know when i see some pics of others peoples tanks(and see them myself) the water is crystal clear, but ive got little bubbles in mine. any suggestions?

[Jynxgirl]

What is your sump area set up as/like? More details needed....

[SACoastie]

Are you using an in sump skimmer?

[tucker]

the sump is a 3 chamber 20 gal tank, skimmer on right, return in the middle, and mini fuge on the left. you guys think this is where my problem originates?

[MattK]

you guys think this is where my problem originates?

Do you have micro bubbles in your sump? If you do then yes.

Do you have a bubble trap in there? Is the water level too low?

[SACoastie]

I had this problem with my skimmer and I put a larger foam cover on the skimmer overflow. Cleared it right up. Also be sure the skimmer overflow is pointing to the opposite side of you return pump. Be careful when covering your return pump you don't want to starve it. If you still want I can send you a pic of mine.

[tucker]

coastie, if you can, i would appreciate it.

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[Ram_Puppy]

why not post it here so everyone can see? :)

[SACoastie]

As per Ram's request: picture post

In the pic you can see the oversized foam I placed on the skimmer overflow. And you can't really see it to well, but the return pump is an in sump as well and it is to the top right of the pic as far from the in sump skimmer as possible. Hope this helps. - James