Do microbubbles bother fish or coral?

[Northern Flicker]

My BM MiniQ skimmer has always released a lot of microbubbles into my tank. Due to it being an AIO, it's tough to capture them, not a lot of room for the usual solutions.

Are these microbubbles bothering the tank inhabitants? I usually allow it to run anyway when we don't have visitors because it keeps the pH stable and high.

 

[The_Paradox]

Are they accumulating anywhere? If not they are fine. You might want to try a piece of fleece or floss to tamp them down if you have not tried that already.

 

[Mschmidt]

I know a number of people here who bubble scrub their tank regularly. They set a powerhead near the waterline and fill the tank with micro bubble. let that ride for a while.

In light of that, I'd say probably not.

 

[Court_Appointed_Hypeman]

I know a number of people here who bubble scrub their tank regularly. They set a powerhead near the waterline and fill the tank with micro bubble. let that ride for a while.

In light of that, I'd say probably not.

This is interesting. What are the benefits?

 

[Mschmidt]

Best I got is this for now.
Post in thread 'Bubble scrubbing' https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/bubble-scrubbing.837887/post-9066868

Edit randy has a post shortly after this one that may be more helpful.