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02-05-2006, 04:26 AM
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micro bubbles
my skimmer is kicking out a ton of micro bubbles into the tank, is there a way to modify the skimmer so it stops doing that , or at least cut it down to a minimum
skimmer is a coralife 65 
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02-05-2006, 07:35 AM
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Is that a hang on or sump model?
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02-05-2006, 03:50 PM
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Maybe take a look through this thread
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=15932 Its kind of long,but there are a few suggestions that might help you. By coralife 65 Im assuming you mean the Supperskimmer.If not....ooops
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02-05-2006, 09:08 PM
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yeah , thats the skimmer i mean ... i have it mounted in sump
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02-05-2006, 10:57 PM
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If it is in-sump, then install 3 baffles (under, over, under) about 1 to 1.5" apart and that should take care of the microbubbles. The goal is to force the bubbles to rise to the top of the water where they pop, before they hit your return pump and go to your display tank.
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02-06-2006, 01:32 AM
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how could you install 3 baffles in a tank that is already set up?
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02-06-2006, 06:44 AM
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A filter sock or a bunch of poly wool will do the trick for now, as mentioned above tho it's a quick fix to a problem that is easier taken care of with baffles or a small piece of plexi used for a partition.
I only have my skimmer return hitting one baffle before it reaches the return pump, but because the return is at the other end of the sump by the time it reaches that side all the micro bubbles have risen to the surface or stuck to the baffle.
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02-06-2006, 08:00 AM
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i tried that , i have my sump partitioned into 3 sections and my skimmer empties into the first compartment , yet, it goes over 2 partitions before going to the return pump , yet i still get mad bubbles in the tank..... i might try the poly wool any other suggestions?
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02-06-2006, 02:10 PM
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Are you posative the microbubbles are coming from the skimmer, and not from the water draining into your sump? What is your return pump, and how big is your sump? (I want to calculate the turnover rate in your sump)
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#10
02-06-2006, 08:21 PM
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i have checked the sump return and everything , the bubbles dissapear if i turn off my skimmer... i have a turnover rate of about 375-400gph roughly 10X the tank volume... it is most defiantely ythe skimmer which is causing the bubbles
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