Skimmer worries

TangLove · 02/17/2007, 06:55 PM

I have my skimmer in my aquarium, and of course this is the first time I have ever really seen what they do. But my question is, should there be teenie tiny bubbles coming from the release water? Its not a lot, just some when it first hits the water and they actually look like a small mist. I have the flow regulator almost as low as it can go.

I have a Prizm, and I know its not the best, but I has heard a lot about it, most being good, and thought that it was better than having no skimmer at all. So please dont hate me!

Conky · 02/17/2007, 06:57 PM

You might try attaching a sponge (like the Hagen ones) to the effluent side to help diffuse the air bubbles. Probably, in time, the bubbles will subside, but I've used this tactic the reduce air input from other Red Sea Products (e.g. BakPak).

It's really not a problem...other than aestheitically.

PhilOlsen · 02/17/2007, 11:21 PM

I had a prizm on a 20 and it worked good for smaller tanks, it did produce those bubbles for about 6 weeks then it stopped on its own.

JTEAGUE · 02/17/2007, 11:23 PM

Micro bubbles they are LOVELY, jusy annoying to look at..

02/17/2007, 06:55 PM	#1
TangLove Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 58	Skimmer worries I have my skimmer in my aquarium, and of course this is the first time I have ever really seen what they do. But my question is, should there be teenie tiny bubbles coming from the release water? Its not a lot, just some when it first hits the water and they actually look like a small mist. I have the flow regulator almost as low as it can go. I have a Prizm, and I know its not the best, but I has heard a lot about it, most being good, and thought that it was better than having no skimmer at all. So please dont hate me! __________________ I dont judge you, and all I ask is for you not to judge me! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 1200 maxijet, prizm skimmer, 50lbs. live rock, small cleaner crew,

02/17/2007, 11:21 PM	#3
PhilOlsen Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 68	I had a prizm on a 20 and it worked good for smaller tanks, it did produce those bubbles for about 6 weeks then it stopped on its own. __________________ IT NEVER ENDS!

02/17/2007, 06:57 PM	#2
Conky Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 588	You might try attaching a sponge (like the Hagen ones) to the effluent side to help diffuse the air bubbles. Probably, in time, the bubbles will subside, but I've used this tactic the reduce air input from other Red Sea Products (e.g. BakPak). It's really not a problem...other than aestheitically.

02/17/2007, 11:23 PM	#4
JTEAGUE Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: N.C. Posts: 318	Micro bubbles they are LOVELY, jusy annoying to look at..