remora HOB skimmer bubble problem

Cozen89 · 04/18/2007, 03:37 PM

My HOB remora skimmer is shooting a million micro bubbles in to my display. I'm running a maxijet 120 on it. Anyone else have this problem? What can be done to get rid of these bubbles?

Cozen89 · 04/18/2007, 07:45 PM

Anyone?

Do they have a bubble trap for these skimmers?

What can cause this problem? When I first got this skimmer it didn't do this, but I took the skimmer off for 2 weeks. Now when I started it up again today it was producing tons of micro bubbles. Can water conditioner in the system cause this as I just added water today as well.

Any help would be great. Thanks.

spleen93 · 04/18/2007, 08:34 PM

yes water conditioner can cause this and yes, they make a bubble trap for the skimmer.

You might just want to wait it out to see if it gets better on its own though the surface skimmer/bubble trap for the Remora does improve its efficiency.

Spleen

Cozen89 · 04/18/2007, 08:38 PM

does the bubble trap take up much space? Because my skimmer pump is very close to my fuge pump and might not beable to squeeze in there.

spleen93 · 04/18/2007, 10:40 PM

If I remember correctly, it's about an inch or two in width (it's almost exactly the width of a maxi-jet 1200) - length is about 6-7 inches or so though don't hold me to that since I'm going off memory.

Spleen

Cody Ray · 04/18/2007, 11:05 PM

IMO it doesn't help much with the microbubbles. The pad that comes with it does not stop all the bubbles and if you add filter floss it will overflow the box itself and dump bubbles into the aquarium.

zoozimmy · 04/18/2007, 11:30 PM

wow

gaspusher · 04/18/2007, 11:40 PM

i have hob remora, it shoots out micorbublles and i had layer of scum covering the surface. i purchased the filter box and was not satisified with its purpose. if you do not have auto top off the skimmerbox can run dry and not work effectively if the water level is too high. Mounting it wasn't easy either. I called the company who sent me suction cups to hold box against tank. as the original screws are meant to secure the pump inside to the box. currently the box has been controlling my microbubbles but not eliminating them. I don't have auto top offf so i added more slits to the top of the box and took the screws out to keep my pump from running dry. i would not recommend this box. have someone make one for the return only and i am gong to mod intake with elbow and have slitted pvc tubing near the surcace to try and control my surface scum. overall not satisfied with the minimal amount of skimmate that is pulled daily on mod load 50g

Cozen89 · 04/18/2007, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by crrichey
IMO it doesn't help much with the microbubbles. The pad that comes with it does not stop all the bubbles and if you add filter floss it will overflow the box itself and dump bubbles into the aquarium.

Do you know of another solution to this problem I have? I want to explore all my options. As it look I might not hve room for the bubble trap anyway.

Cody Ray · 04/19/2007, 12:02 AM

I still have some microbubbles, that's my solution lol.

Cozen89 · 04/19/2007, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by crrichey
I still have some microbubbles, that's my solution lol.

Quite a solution you got there =P

Cody Ray · 04/19/2007, 12:49 AM

I know, I hate it....

drummereef · 04/19/2007, 01:12 AM

Is the skimmer new? I have occational bubbles from time to time, but during the 'break-in' process it was much much worse.

motlot77 · 04/19/2007, 04:11 AM

i have the hob remora as well. i bought the pre-filter and it cut them down to nill. i have no problems with my box...ahem, remora box. i do however have a problem with the company selling these very pricey contraptions that are bubble factories. then they make us buy additional equip. oh well.

i've read of people using lr in the chamber if the sponge doesn't work for you. i've still got the sponge and some floss in mine and it works just fine.

Cozen89 · 04/19/2007, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by motlot77
i have the hob remora as well. i bought the pre-filter and it cut them down to nill. i have no problems with my box...ahem, remora box. i do however have a problem with the company selling these very pricey contraptions that are bubble factories. then they make us buy additional equip. oh well.

i've read of people using lr in the chamber if the sponge doesn't work for you. i've still got the sponge and some floss in mine and it works just fine.

Do you have auto top off? Because I don't and I see that can be a problem as evaporation kicks in.

The box comes with the sponge but what is this floss you guys are talkinga bout? does the box work with out the floss?

tcollins · 04/19/2007, 05:42 PM

I have a HOB Remora Pro with the skimmer box, had it about five months. While it produced micro bubbles for maybe the first two weeks, the only time I've had them since was after I gave the unit a thorough cleaning.

The only problem I've had was a couple of two weeks ago, when it started bubbling like crazy. I had cleaned the injector the night before and then found a dead snail in the skimmer box.

When I got the skimmer box, I was concerned about the length of the slots until my water level dropped below them but there was still water in the box. Turns out they don't glue the bottom between the two compartments by design to keep the pump from running dry.

04/18/2007, 03:37 PM	#1
Cozen89 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,411	remora HOB skimmer bubble problem My HOB remora skimmer is shooting a million micro bubbles in to my display. I'm running a maxijet 120 on it. Anyone else have this problem? What can be done to get rid of these bubbles?

04/18/2007, 08:34 PM	#3
spleen93 crabby hermit Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: somewhere at the end of the rainbow Posts: 1,363	yes water conditioner can cause this and yes, they make a bubble trap for the skimmer. You might just want to wait it out to see if it gets better on its own though the surface skimmer/bubble trap for the Remora does improve its efficiency. Spleen __________________ Spleen "Put that in your Mag Drive and smoke it." - jnarowe "Beware of the banter" - mpoletti "Now I know that some things are just out of our control and we should enjoy the good parts as much as we can." - pookstreet

04/18/2007, 10:40 PM	#5
spleen93 crabby hermit Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: somewhere at the end of the rainbow Posts: 1,363	If I remember correctly, it's about an inch or two in width (it's almost exactly the width of a maxi-jet 1200) - length is about 6-7 inches or so though don't hold me to that since I'm going off memory. Spleen __________________ Spleen "Put that in your Mag Drive and smoke it." - jnarowe "Beware of the banter" - mpoletti "Now I know that some things are just out of our control and we should enjoy the good parts as much as we can." - pookstreet

04/18/2007, 11:05 PM	#6
Cody Ray Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,101	IMO it doesn't help much with the microbubbles. The pad that comes with it does not stop all the bubbles and if you add filter floss it will overflow the box itself and dump bubbles into the aquarium. __________________ Limit 1 stupid question per day Current Tank Info: Mr. Aqua 7.5g bowfront

04/19/2007, 12:02 AM	#10
Cody Ray Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,101	I still have some microbubbles, that's my solution lol. __________________ Limit 1 stupid question per day Current Tank Info: Mr. Aqua 7.5g bowfront

04/18/2007, 07:45 PM	#2
Cozen89 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,411	Anyone? Do they have a bubble trap for these skimmers? What can cause this problem? When I first got this skimmer it didn't do this, but I took the skimmer off for 2 weeks. Now when I started it up again today it was producing tons of micro bubbles. Can water conditioner in the system cause this as I just added water today as well. Any help would be great. Thanks.

04/18/2007, 08:38 PM	#4
Cozen89 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,411	does the bubble trap take up much space? Because my skimmer pump is very close to my fuge pump and might not beable to squeeze in there.

04/18/2007, 11:30 PM	#7
zoozimmy Moved On Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 7	wow

04/18/2007, 11:40 PM	#8
gaspusher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 13	i have hob remora, it shoots out micorbublles and i had layer of scum covering the surface. i purchased the filter box and was not satisified with its purpose. if you do not have auto top off the skimmerbox can run dry and not work effectively if the water level is too high. Mounting it wasn't easy either. I called the company who sent me suction cups to hold box against tank. as the original screws are meant to secure the pump inside to the box. currently the box has been controlling my microbubbles but not eliminating them. I don't have auto top offf so i added more slits to the top of the box and took the screws out to keep my pump from running dry. i would not recommend this box. have someone make one for the return only and i am gong to mod intake with elbow and have slitted pvc tubing near the surcace to try and control my surface scum. overall not satisfied with the minimal amount of skimmate that is pulled daily on mod load 50g

04/19/2007, 12:49 AM	#12
Cody Ray Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,101	I know, I hate it.... __________________ Limit 1 stupid question per day Current Tank Info: Mr. Aqua 7.5g bowfront

04/19/2007, 01:12 AM	#13
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Is the skimmer new? I have occational bubbles from time to time, but during the 'break-in' process it was much much worse. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

04/19/2007, 04:11 AM	#14
motlot77 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bay area Posts: 355	i have the hob remora as well. i bought the pre-filter and it cut them down to nill. i have no problems with my box...ahem, remora box. i do however have a problem with the company selling these very pricey contraptions that are bubble factories. then they make us buy additional equip. oh well. i've read of people using lr in the chamber if the sponge doesn't work for you. i've still got the sponge and some floss in mine and it works just fine. __________________ "I don't trust or love anyone. Because people are so creepy. Creepy creepy creeps. Creeping around. Creeping here and creeping there. Creeping everywhere. Crippity crappity creepies." Current Tank Info: 25 gal tall, 2 x 65w pc, aqua c remora hob skimmer, fluval for flow and carbon

04/19/2007, 05:42 PM	#16
tcollins Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 250	I have a HOB Remora Pro with the skimmer box, had it about five months. While it produced micro bubbles for maybe the first two weeks, the only time I've had them since was after I gave the unit a thorough cleaning. The only problem I've had was a couple of two weeks ago, when it started bubbling like crazy. I had cleaned the injector the night before and then found a dead snail in the skimmer box. When I got the skimmer box, I was concerned about the length of the slots until my water level dropped below them but there was still water in the box. Turns out they don't glue the bottom between the two compartments by design to keep the pump from running dry.