Tips on minimising micro bubbles

[Fisherman Joe]

Hi all.

Cleaned my skimmer with citric acid and I’ve had a real issue with micro bubbles for about 5 days now.

Think I need a more long term fix. See the pics.

Since moving to the triton method I need higher flow and that’s causing the bubbles to be sucked through.

Any suggestions welcome. Do you have the water cascading over the bubble trap? Or not?

 

[Peace River]

You will probably find that after 1-2 weeks your skimmer will settle down and stop sending micro bubbles out of the skimmer. Let us know if you are still having issues in a week - good luck!

 

[Fisherman Joe]

Thanks!

I will try some patience then.

Would it make a difference if I have the water cascading over the bubble trap or not?

 

[LesPoissons]

Increase the water volume in the sump to bypass the baffles and build a stand for the skimmer from egg crate if needed. The bubbles will break before getting to the pump. (Basically, you are doing away with the chambers entirely.)

 

[Fisherman Joe]

If I raise the water level too much it will overflow if I have a power cut.

I might try some egg crate.