micro bubbles help needed

[novascotiagrl]

ok we got the 75 changed over to our 77 drilled with the over flow going directly into the protien skimmer and seems to be pulling out great amount of smelly gunk...the pic is the amount of gunk in 2 days ..now the problem is we have a lot of tiny micobubbles going into the tank from the return pump about 25 times a day and wondering how we can solve this thanks for the replys

http://i39.tinypic.com/2d77mmg.jpg

[mark]

Is the skimmer draining into a sump with baffles?

[novascotiagrl]

yes I forget to metion that the skimmer is running into a sump with baffles its a 33 gallon sump with area for the skimmer to run into then small fug air bubble trap then pump for return section
thanks

[digital-audiophile]

You could use a small micron bag on the output of the skimmer, that would clear it up if you have the space/setup for it.

[mark]

Yep, filter socks do more than just filter.

[novascotiagrl]

thanks we'll have to give it a try and hopefully it works

[golf nut]

the problem is we have a lot of tiny micobubbles going into the tank from the return pump about 25 times a day


you mean you get a shot of bubbles ever so often? not constantly.

[novascotiagrl]

yes a shot of bubbles every so often its not on a constant basis

[golf nut]

It doesn't sound like a baffle issue, what is the set up like, got pics of the return pump back to the tank?

[novascotiagrl]

ok just got a new pic... everything in the tank wasn't happy with turning the lights on for a few min but they will get over it
http://i40.tinypic.com/2qnzb51.jpg

and heres a pic of the plumbing in the back thanks

http://i40.tinypic.com/10o083s.jpg

[golf nut]

I'm inclined to think you could be pulling air someplace, if you have just reset this up you may have some air trapped from the move.

[novascotiagrl]

yes we just set this system up from a move and tryed to adjust the ball valves to get rid of any air but nothing seemed to work...we just got some square felt today and made a sock to see how it works out, as a local reefer suggested worked for them if it works out we'll post in the diy for socks as it costs about 25 cents to make one thanks

[novascotiagrl]

ok heres a pic of the filter sock we made and what it looks like in less than 24 hours we made 2 different styles and will see what the outcome of the 2 will be...next is to make some kind of holder for it as space where it needs to be is limited thanks

http://i42.tinypic.com/sbk4rl.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/vfuj4w.jpg