Bubbles, bubbles everywhere! HOB help

fareforce · 03/03/2007, 01:04 PM

I have an aquaclear 30 HOB, and it is putting some microbubbles in my tank. It is happening when the water falls back into the tank. I have topped of my tank with as much water that I can, but still there are some bubbles. Any ideas on how to fix this?

PatMayo · 03/03/2007, 01:12 PM

Can you put a piece of foam in the outlet? You may have to change it frequently to prevent it from contributing to Nitrate. But it might work.

Regards,

Pat

fareforce · 03/03/2007, 01:15 PM

It's not being created in the filter. It is during that fall back into the tank. There is about a 1/4" gap between the lowest part of the "ramp" and the water surface. That is were it is being created at.

The bubbles really aren't that bad, but I don't like any bubbles..

Joshua1023 · 03/04/2007, 09:43 AM

You could always extend the spillway. Use a piece of plastic and bend it to conform to the existing curve. Superglue it in place so the new plastic touches the water or better yet a little below. PVC cement could probrably be used as a permanent attachment.

MR PALM BEACH · 03/04/2007, 09:46 AM

I get some bubbles shortly after I ad carbon, but It calms down In a couple of hours.

fareforce · 03/04/2007, 11:32 AM

Thanks guys.. I am going to try Joshua's idea.. Sounds like it should work. =)

03/03/2007, 01:04 PM	#1
fareforce Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Anchorage, AK (Alaska) Home of the frozen weasel Posts: 1,811	Bubbles, bubbles everywhere! HOB help I have an aquaclear 30 HOB, and it is putting some microbubbles in my tank. It is happening when the water falls back into the tank. I have topped of my tank with as much water that I can, but still there are some bubbles. Any ideas on how to fix this? __________________ It's not my fault!!! It was an I.D.ten.T. thing.. Gosh!!!! (ID10T) --------------------------------------------- Click the red house to see my current build thread! Current Tank Info: Current Project. 110 gallon starphire.

03/03/2007, 01:12 PM	#2
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03/03/2007, 01:15 PM	#3
fareforce Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Anchorage, AK (Alaska) Home of the frozen weasel Posts: 1,811	It's not being created in the filter. It is during that fall back into the tank. There is about a 1/4" gap between the lowest part of the "ramp" and the water surface. That is were it is being created at. The bubbles really aren't that bad, but I don't like any bubbles.. __________________ It's not my fault!!! It was an I.D.ten.T. thing.. Gosh!!!! (ID10T) --------------------------------------------- Click the red house to see my current build thread! Current Tank Info: Current Project. 110 gallon starphire.

03/04/2007, 09:43 AM	#4
Joshua1023 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reading PA Posts: 1,526	You could always extend the spillway. Use a piece of plastic and bend it to conform to the existing curve. Superglue it in place so the new plastic touches the water or better yet a little below. PVC cement could probrably be used as a permanent attachment. __________________ Only bad things happen fast. Only bad thing happen fast. Only bad things happen fast. Man,I'm friggen hard-headed!!! Current Tank Info: 90 gl tank,Coralife 14K MH lights,2 Current dual daylight/actinic 40 watt fixtures, tidepool sump,Coralife SS 220 protein skimmer,six inch sand bed w/ plenum, Current Prime Tower 1/3 hp Chiller,RedSea ozonizer w/ orp

03/04/2007, 09:46 AM	#5
MR PALM BEACH Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jupiter, Fl Posts: 802	I get some bubbles shortly after I ad carbon, but It calms down In a couple of hours. __________________ And I thought buying an puppy would be to expensive! Current Tank Info: 23" LCD with Windows Aquarium screen saver.

03/04/2007, 11:32 AM	#6
fareforce Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Anchorage, AK (Alaska) Home of the frozen weasel Posts: 1,811	Thanks guys.. I am going to try Joshua's idea.. Sounds like it should work. =) __________________ It's not my fault!!! It was an I.D.ten.T. thing.. Gosh!!!! (ID10T) --------------------------------------------- Click the red house to see my current build thread! Current Tank Info: Current Project. 110 gallon starphire.