Another Micro Bubble Problem

jasper24 · 02/23/2006, 09:35 AM

I have a 58 Oceanic RR tank. Pump is a Mag 5. I use a 20H for a sump filled about 3/4 full. I am getting micro bubbles coming from my return. I use a filter sock in my sump so I know that the bubbles are not being created in the sump and sent to the display. I thought that maybe it was my pump so I ordered a 2nd pump (Via Aqua) and I get the same tiny micro bubbles as with the Mag 5. Where could they be coming from?

NexDog · 02/23/2006, 09:39 AM

Filter socks don't cure all microbubbles so some could still be getting through. Also reseal all your plumbing joints on the return line as air might be getting in that way.

I'm having a microbubble issue at the moment and most are caused when the drains hit the sump. I'm dealing with that in a different way though.

mr pink floyd · 02/23/2006, 09:39 AM

ry to slow down th flow, and make a spot where byubbles can escape

Anemonebuff · 02/23/2006, 09:45 AM

Get plastic mesh or pool skimmer baskets. My skimmer returns into a pool skimmer basket. No micro bubbles. You can also use them for your drains. I have also used that mesh they use in knitting to keep the micro bubbles in check.

02/23/2006, 09:35 AM	#1
jasper24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 2,120	Another Micro Bubble Problem I have a 58 Oceanic RR tank. Pump is a Mag 5. I use a 20H for a sump filled about 3/4 full. I am getting micro bubbles coming from my return. I use a filter sock in my sump so I know that the bubbles are not being created in the sump and sent to the display. I thought that maybe it was my pump so I ordered a 2nd pump (Via Aqua) and I get the same tiny micro bubbles as with the Mag 5. Where could they be coming from?

02/23/2006, 09:39 AM	#2
NexDog Snail Killer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kyushu, Japan Posts: 4,804	Filter socks don't cure all microbubbles so some could still be getting through. Also reseal all your plumbing joints on the return line as air might be getting in that way. I'm having a microbubble issue at the moment and most are caused when the drains hit the sump. I'm dealing with that in a different way though. __________________ Laurence Flynn 340g In-Wall Envision Tank and 150g Sump. Current Tank Info: Deltec 902, PFO hood with 3x400w Radium 20k and 4x96w PC's. Hammerhead closed loop - and 2 x Tunze 6105 (and Vortech still sucks).

02/23/2006, 09:39 AM	#3
mr pink floyd Moved On Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: west hartford, CT Posts: 3,480	ry to slow down th flow, and make a spot where byubbles can escape

02/23/2006, 09:45 AM	#4
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	Get plastic mesh or pool skimmer baskets. My skimmer returns into a pool skimmer basket. No micro bubbles. You can also use them for your drains. I have also used that mesh they use in knitting to keep the micro bubbles in check.