Microbubbles

[Big_Mclargehuge]

I have a biocube 32 and I have a ton of microbubbles in the tank. Any tips for getting rid of them? Thanks!

 

[Flippers4pups]

I have a biocube 32 and I have a ton of microbubbles in the tank. Any tips for getting rid of them? Thanks!

Check your return pump water level, skimmer if your running one for air leaks or misadjustment. Power heads sometimes suck air into themselves if placed to high....etc.

 

[Big_Mclargehuge]

Check your return pump water level, skimmer if your running one for air leaks or misadjustment. Power heads sometimes suck air into themselves if placed to high....etc.

Thanks. Water level is fairly high and wave maker isn't high enough to suck air in. What should I look for with the return pump?

 

[Flippers4pups]

Thanks. Water level is fairly high and wave maker isn't high enough to suck air in. What should I look for with the return pump?

Same, water level low allowing air to be drawn into the intake.

Also return lines into the tank can pull air into the water from small openings. Lokline fittings can definitely do this though the fittings and joints.

If your skimmer is new, it can easily do this as well till it's broke in.

 

[SANMan]

I was having the same issue. Took the advice on here and filled the returns almost completely. It worked! Microbubbles gone. I too have a skimmer running. I intend to consider the inTank cartridges for filter media and fuge as they look pretty robust and easy to manage. I would really like to hear some feedback on what you all keep in the filter chambers other than filter floss.

Thanks as usual!

 

[Uncle99]

Either use of two part expoxy or escaping from your skimmer.