Micro Bubbles protein skimmer?

DustinS85 · 01/30/2015, 12:24 PM

I got these micro bubbles coming from the output of my skimmer. Would this hurt the fish, or no big deal? Any ideas on fixing it?

cloak · 01/30/2015, 12:40 PM

Other than being unsightly they're not really going to hurt anything. If this is a new skimmer they'll probably go away in time. If not, you may have to make a few adjustments.

JammyBirch · 01/30/2015, 02:46 PM

Build a bubble trap so they don't make it to the DT

DustinS85 · 01/30/2015, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JammyBirch

Build a bubble trap so they don't make it to the DT

How would I go about making that for a 20 gallon tank?

R6_boogieman · 01/30/2015, 02:53 PM

I have the same problem in my sump but by the time it gets to the middle chamber bubbles go away. I was told to do a filter sock on the skimmer as well as the hose to the overflow. But i been lazy lol

JammyBirch · 01/31/2015, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DustinS85

How would I go about making that for a 20 gallon tank?

Your skimmer is in a sump right, with a return pump? If the skimmer is in the DT, I'd get a HOB sump for it. Then bubble trap it there.

dkeller_nc · 01/31/2015, 07:50 AM

I'm guessing from the appearance of your tank that it's new - brand new. New saltwater and a new skimmer in a new glass tank will be filled with bubbles. Over time, the surfaces of the skimmer and tank will be coated with bacteria, which will much reduce the nucleation sites for bubble formation, and the saltwater will also accumulate certain organic compounds that will reduce bubble stability. This change might require 3-4 weeks, but you should certainly see less bubbles over time.

DustinS85 · 02/07/2015, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dkeller_nc

I'm guessing from the appearance of your tank that it's new - brand new. New saltwater and a new skimmer in a new glass tank will be filled with bubbles. Over time, the surfaces of the skimmer and tank will be coated with bacteria, which will much reduce the nucleation sites for bubble formation, and the saltwater will also accumulate certain organic compounds that will reduce bubble stability. This change might require 3-4 weeks, but you should certainly see less bubbles over time.

Thank you guys for the replies. I love RC for these answers right here. Really helps me out.

01/30/2015, 12:24 PM	#1
DustinS85 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 88	Micro Bubbles protein skimmer? I got these micro bubbles coming from the output of my skimmer. Would this hurt the fish, or no big deal? Any ideas on fixing it?

01/30/2015, 02:46 PM	#3
JammyBirch Aquaria Engineering Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,182	Build a bubble trap so they don't make it to the DT __________________ 25g cube, split 10g sump with refugium, Jebao RW4, reefbreeder value Livestock adds: Osc Clowns, Royal Gramma, Pygmy Cherub Angel, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Serpent Brittle Star Current Tank Info: 25 gallon cube

01/30/2015, 12:40 PM	#2
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	Other than being unsightly they're not really going to hurt anything. If this is a new skimmer they'll probably go away in time. If not, you may have to make a few adjustments.

01/31/2015, 07:50 AM	#7
dkeller_nc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 5,062	I'm guessing from the appearance of your tank that it's new - brand new. New saltwater and a new skimmer in a new glass tank will be filled with bubbles. Over time, the surfaces of the skimmer and tank will be coated with bacteria, which will much reduce the nucleation sites for bubble formation, and the saltwater will also accumulate certain organic compounds that will reduce bubble stability. This change might require 3-4 weeks, but you should certainly see less bubbles over time.