stupid overflow question

fluffhead · 03/07/2006, 10:57 PM

I just put water in my tank yesterday.I'm wondering if all these miro bubles comming from my overflows drain line is normal.It's my first sump so i'm clueless on this.If it isn't normal how can i stop them?or is it the nature of the beast?

mikenpam · 03/07/2006, 11:16 PM

I have some that come from my drain line and skimmer. All the micro bubbles are cleared up prior to and do not enter my return line. Many sumps have baffles to help rid the water of micro bubbles. I would think it is OK as long as they are clearing up in your sump and not returning to the main tank.

Blown 346 · 03/07/2006, 11:57 PM

It will clear up after the drain slims up, or bacteria gathers on it.
I would give it a week or two.

fluffhead · 03/08/2006, 05:56 AM

Cool,Thanks,they aren't making it to the main tank or the pump ,my baffles are working.

03/07/2006, 10:57 PM	#1
fluffhead Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: northwest indiana Posts: 20	stupid overflow question I just put water in my tank yesterday.I'm wondering if all these miro bubles comming from my overflows drain line is normal.It's my first sump so i'm clueless on this.If it isn't normal how can i stop them?or is it the nature of the beast? __________________ the better you make it,the sooner you'll break it. Current Tank Info: 30 gal.reef

03/08/2006, 05:56 AM	#4
fluffhead Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: northwest indiana Posts: 20	Cool,Thanks,they aren't making it to the main tank or the pump ,my baffles are working. __________________ the better you make it,the sooner you'll break it. Current Tank Info: 30 gal.reef

03/07/2006, 11:16 PM	#2
mikenpam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 326	I have some that come from my drain line and skimmer. All the micro bubbles are cleared up prior to and do not enter my return line. Many sumps have baffles to help rid the water of micro bubbles. I would think it is OK as long as they are clearing up in your sump and not returning to the main tank.

03/07/2006, 11:57 PM	#3
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	It will clear up after the drain slims up, or bacteria gathers on it. I would give it a week or two.