Bubbles... why are they a big deal?

memorisa · 03/19/2008, 05:22 AM

I have been trying to do as much reading as i can on RC since I've joined.... (well i did look at all the pics in the TOTM section before joining the forums :P)

but almost 1 out of 4 threads I've read seems to be mentioning an issue or something parallel to bubbles.

could someone pls inform me about them? why are they a big problem? what's wrong with some air in the water? ( i kno that sounded dumb) but i'm really interested to find out.

thanks in advance

SSpiro · 03/19/2008, 05:48 AM

I've been having micro bubbles.. I need to solve that issue..

silvers · 03/19/2008, 05:52 AM

The only prob with micro bubbles is they are a eye sore to some people I dont mind them too much so I dont worry about some in the tank.

cfw1199 · 03/19/2008, 07:04 AM

One of the biggest problems with bubbles or micro bubbles is that they build up on the rocks and coral. When this happens to a certain extent it gives certain forms of algea a chance to grow at a rapid pace with the trapped oxygen in various spots..just make sure that you have a considerable amount of flow in the DT and you should be o.k..IMO as long as they are controlled and are not to much of an eyesore should be to much of a problem. But alot of them can make the water look cloudy and cause the algea problem....

risin · 03/19/2008, 07:18 AM

Micro bubbles are also harmful to sponges, but mostly an eye sore.

The decorative sponges that are affected the most often don't do well in home aquaria anyway. They require good flow and frequent feeding.

SSpiro · 03/19/2008, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cfw1199
One of the biggest problems with bubbles or micro bubbles is that they build up on the rocks and coral. When this happens to a certain extent it gives certain forms of algea a chance to grow at a rapid pace with the trapped oxygen in various spots..just make sure that you have a considerable amount of flow in the DT and you should be o.k..IMO as long as they are controlled and are not to much of an eyesore should be to much of a problem. But alot of them can make the water look cloudy and cause the algea problem....

I've noticed the collection on the underside of rocks...

I'll be replacing my powerheads with 2 x Koralia 4 Powerheads.. Hopefully I'll solve the issue that way.

NewFish3 · 03/19/2008, 08:12 AM

You can use a turkey baster to loosen some of the bubbles. First squeeze the the baster to get the air out, then put it in the water & suck up some tank water. Then lightly squeeze the baster at the bubbles. It will knock them off & they will go to the top. BUT dont take the baster out of the water until your done or you will get more bubbles.............works for me

NewFish3 · 03/19/2008, 08:16 AM

Added to my firts post,

The bubbles are comming from somewhere to start. Start looking at your skimmer. Also if you have bubbles in the pump area, they are most likley ketting sucked up into the pump & getting turned into micro bubbles.

03/19/2008, 05:22 AM	#1
memorisa protoZOA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Turkey Posts: 465	Bubbles... why are they a big deal? I have been trying to do as much reading as i can on RC since I've joined.... (well i did look at all the pics in the TOTM section before joining the forums :P) but almost 1 out of 4 threads I've read seems to be mentioning an issue or something parallel to bubbles. could someone pls inform me about them? why are they a big problem? what's wrong with some air in the water? ( i kno that sounded dumb) but i'm really interested to find out. thanks in advance

03/19/2008, 05:52 AM	#3
silvers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ga Posts: 356	The only prob with micro bubbles is they are a eye sore to some people I dont mind them too much so I dont worry about some in the tank. __________________ Lord knows Im weak wont somebody get me off this reef-Sublime Current Tank Info: 120g

03/19/2008, 08:12 AM	#7
NewFish3 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,096	You can use a turkey baster to loosen some of the bubbles. First squeeze the the baster to get the air out, then put it in the water & suck up some tank water. Then lightly squeeze the baster at the bubbles. It will knock them off & they will go to the top. BUT dont take the baster out of the water until your done or you will get more bubbles.............works for me __________________ On a scuba dive in the Cayman Islands, I kept thinking.........Why is that Fish getting bigger.........Then it hit me Current Tank Info: 7 years saltwater.. Setting up a 120 gal reef. Office BioCube 14...1 perc clown, 1 royal gramma, 1 six line wrasse, fire shrimp, cleaner shrimp, green stripe, brown shrooms, coco worm, purple leather, Misc CUC Last edited by NewFish3; 03/19/2008 at 08:35 AM.

03/19/2008, 08:16 AM	#8
NewFish3 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,096	Added to my firts post, The bubbles are comming from somewhere to start. Start looking at your skimmer. Also if you have bubbles in the pump area, they are most likley ketting sucked up into the pump & getting turned into micro bubbles. __________________ On a scuba dive in the Cayman Islands, I kept thinking.........Why is that Fish getting bigger.........Then it hit me Current Tank Info: 7 years saltwater.. Setting up a 120 gal reef. Office BioCube 14...1 perc clown, 1 royal gramma, 1 six line wrasse, fire shrimp, cleaner shrimp, green stripe, brown shrooms, coco worm, purple leather, Misc CUC

03/19/2008, 05:48 AM	#2
SSpiro Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,942	I've been having micro bubbles.. I need to solve that issue..

03/19/2008, 07:04 AM	#4
cfw1199 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colonial Heights, Virginia Posts: 560	One of the biggest problems with bubbles or micro bubbles is that they build up on the rocks and coral. When this happens to a certain extent it gives certain forms of algea a chance to grow at a rapid pace with the trapped oxygen in various spots..just make sure that you have a considerable amount of flow in the DT and you should be o.k..IMO as long as they are controlled and are not to much of an eyesore should be to much of a problem. But alot of them can make the water look cloudy and cause the algea problem....

03/19/2008, 07:18 AM	#5
risin Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 715	Micro bubbles are also harmful to sponges, but mostly an eye sore. The decorative sponges that are affected the most often don't do well in home aquaria anyway. They require good flow and frequent feeding.