Skimmer bubbles are ok?

[Mogwai]

I wanted to know if the bubbles being created looked ok and were ok?
I don't have a DC skimmer so adjusting the air to water ratio isn't an option unless I add a airflow valve in which creates too many micro bubbles in the display. Also, no room for the enormous bubble trap they made for this skimmer. Pls let me know what you guys think. Thanks!

 

[mtraylor]

Looks good to me. You have a nice foam at the top. That's what you want to see. I would leave it right there for now. Good tunning in.

There are several types of skimmer methods to create the foam. The most efficient IMO create the most finest bubbles to extract the protein.

Not sure if that's a becket type skimmer, but from the foam it looks like one. Had one for years back in the day. They work but not as efficient as you have to create allot gph to get the right foam and the bubbles are bigger

 

[Mogwai]

Looks good to me. You have a nice foam at the top. That's what you want to see. I would leave it right there for now. Good tunning in.

There are several types of skimmer methods to create the foam. The most efficient IMO create the most finest bubbles to extract the protein.

Not sure if that's a becket type skimmer, but from the foam it looks like one. Had one for years back in the day. They work but not as efficient as you have to create allot gph to get the right foam and the bubbles are bigger

Thanks! Aquamaxx 1.5 HOB Skimmer I'm using now. Took out the Eshopps Nano Skimmer a couple day ago for this one because I had it sitting on the side until I built a bigger bio-load. Been waiting 4 months to use it. Lol

 

[mtraylor]

Oh ok. Well it looks like it's doing good job. They are always hard to tune in. You got it right where it needs to be. After some time you can tinker if you want wet or dry foam later for what ever need

 

[Mogwai]

Oh ok. Well it looks like it's doing good job. They are always hard to tune in. You got it right where it needs to be. After some time you can tinker if you want wet or dry foam later for what ever need

Yeah. I was thinking the same thing about where it is and giving it some more time before tuning it again. I'll adjust the cup up or down as the bio-load increases. Thx for your feedback. Greatly appreciated.