Protein skimmer problems!

trpigg · 09/29/2006, 12:12 AM

I have a reef octopus nw150 sitting in my 20g sump and it creating alot of micro bubbles. You guys have any tips?

Avi · 09/29/2006, 06:54 AM

Many protein skimmers will create micro-bubbles for a while but then "coat-up," and that will stop. If yours doesn't, then there are things that you can do. Mine never did stop so I had to move its outflow to a section of the sump that was separated from the return-pump's section by foam. That completely stopped the micro-bubbles from getting into my reef. Otherwise, if your sump has baffles that are a bubble-trap, have the skimmer's outflow directed to the section before the bubble-trap.

calypso_mustang · 09/29/2006, 06:54 AM

pantyhose. No really a filter bag with some floss, or charcoal in it attached to the water return from teh skimmer. I had to do that with mine, and it cut micro bubbles by 95%. the other 5 are caught by floss before returning to the pump chamber of the fuge.

09/29/2006, 12:12 AM	#1
trpigg Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 193	Protein skimmer problems! I have a reef octopus nw150 sitting in my 20g sump and it creating alot of micro bubbles. You guys have any tips? __________________ Reefing is the coolest thing since "sliced bread." Current Tank Info: 72 gal RR bow front, 25 gal sump/refugium, 105lbs Premium tonga deep water LR, 80 lbs LS, 760w metal halide retro lighting

09/29/2006, 06:54 AM	#2
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	Many protein skimmers will create micro-bubbles for a while but then "coat-up," and that will stop. If yours doesn't, then there are things that you can do. Mine never did stop so I had to move its outflow to a section of the sump that was separated from the return-pump's section by foam. That completely stopped the micro-bubbles from getting into my reef. Otherwise, if your sump has baffles that are a bubble-trap, have the skimmer's outflow directed to the section before the bubble-trap. __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

09/29/2006, 06:54 AM	#3
calypso_mustang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Youngstown OH Posts: 14	pantyhose. No really a filter bag with some floss, or charcoal in it attached to the water return from teh skimmer. I had to do that with mine, and it cut micro bubbles by 95%. the other 5 are caught by floss before returning to the pump chamber of the fuge.