microbubbles!

my350z · 01/18/2009, 12:06 PM

Can't seem to get rid off microbubbles on my 215 Oceanic Reef Tank. I checked for air leaks, added foam sponge in my sump, checked all connections. Can someone please tell me what else to look for. I get them even with the skimmer off!

Thanks!

the2ofus · 01/18/2009, 12:09 PM

Is your return pump sucking air some how???

my350z · 01/18/2009, 12:39 PM

Don't seem to think that it is sucking any air but I guess it is. Any way to check that it is?

kraze3 · 01/18/2009, 01:55 PM

are there baffles in between your skimmer and return pump? what the flow through the baffles?

matt 76 · 01/18/2009, 02:10 PM

If you have a closed loop sometimes the intake will create a vortex and suck air with the water. Also the locklines will suck air if they are close to the surface. Baffles in your sump are important as well. It really helps if you have a cheato or a macro algae area before the return line to the display.

01/18/2009, 12:06 PM	#1
my350z Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 12	microbubbles! Can't seem to get rid off microbubbles on my 215 Oceanic Reef Tank. I checked for air leaks, added foam sponge in my sump, checked all connections. Can someone please tell me what else to look for. I get them even with the skimmer off! Thanks!

01/18/2009, 12:09 PM	#2
the2ofus Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clarion, PA Posts: 725	Is your return pump sucking air some how??? __________________ ~Matt & Kim~ Current Tank Info: 75 gal reef. w/ 30gal. sump/refugium,g-2 skimmer, t-5 lighting

01/18/2009, 02:10 PM	#5
matt 76 Reefing is an addiction! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 175	If you have a closed loop sometimes the intake will create a vortex and suck air with the water. Also the locklines will suck air if they are close to the surface. Baffles in your sump are important as well. It really helps if you have a cheato or a macro algae area before the return line to the display. __________________ 250 DD starphire, Apex controller, 4 t5s, 2 G5 XR15 Blue ,Geo Kalk reactor, geo 618, 2 MP60QD, Fluval SP6 return pump, Bubble King supermarin 250, Lots of tangs Current Tank Info: 250 DD

01/18/2009, 12:39 PM	#3
my350z Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 12	Don't seem to think that it is sucking any air but I guess it is. Any way to check that it is?

01/18/2009, 01:55 PM	#4
kraze3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,373	are there baffles in between your skimmer and return pump? what the flow through the baffles?