Microbubbles

quake120 · 10/10/2011, 09:47 PM

Are microbubbles dangerous to tank inhabitants or just make it look hazy?

Frenzy · 10/10/2011, 09:50 PM

It is my understanding that they are harmless.

alanbates12 · 10/10/2011, 09:54 PM

Do you have microbubbles? If so post a photo of your setup and maybe someone can help you stop them.

Frenzy · 10/10/2011, 09:57 PM

I had a problem with microbubbles until I got a sump with baffles. Do you run a sump, hob skimmer?

quake120 · 10/10/2011, 10:51 PM

I do run a HOB skimmer (Prizm, which is notorious for bubbles, but it is all I have for the time being...). I don't actually have many bubbles in the DT right now. Water is quite clear. I do get them from time to time, however. Not sure the cause, in all honesty. I am running the Prizm on the sump, and I do have baffles. To stop them a bit, I put a piece of plexi in front of the return pump which works as kind of another baffle.

Frenzy · 10/10/2011, 10:55 PM

We can't really give you advice on how to stop them if you don't know the origin, but as I mentioned in the original message, I have some microbubbles in my system (barely noticeable), and I have had many more in the past without adverse effects. THat being said however, that is before I started keeping sps, which may or may not be more sensitive to air. Sorry I can't help further!

quake120 · 10/10/2011, 11:06 PM

@Frenzy No problem! I understand. I will try to find the cause and then ask advice. Just glad they aren't a hazard to the fish I have in the tank!
Next order of business is to get a new skimmer!

SneakyPete · 10/11/2011, 11:27 AM

Filter sock could also help on the output of the skimmer.

10/10/2011, 09:47 PM	#1
quake120 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 67	Microbubbles Are microbubbles dangerous to tank inhabitants or just make it look hazy?

10/11/2011, 11:27 AM	#8
SneakyPete I see you Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northwestern Minnesota Posts: 513	Filter sock could also help on the output of the skimmer. __________________ 40B in recovery mode Trumpet coral, Kenya tree, unknown Zoa Skunk Cleaner, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, Royal Gramma Current Tank Info: 40B w 29 sump. 50 lbs rock

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10/10/2011, 09:50 PM	#2
Frenzy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 4	It is my understanding that they are harmless.

10/10/2011, 09:54 PM	#3
alanbates12 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 900	Do you have microbubbles? If so post a photo of your setup and maybe someone can help you stop them.

10/10/2011, 09:57 PM	#4
Frenzy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 4	I had a problem with microbubbles until I got a sump with baffles. Do you run a sump, hob skimmer?

10/10/2011, 10:51 PM	#5
quake120 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 67	I do run a HOB skimmer (Prizm, which is notorious for bubbles, but it is all I have for the time being...). I don't actually have many bubbles in the DT right now. Water is quite clear. I do get them from time to time, however. Not sure the cause, in all honesty. I am running the Prizm on the sump, and I do have baffles. To stop them a bit, I put a piece of plexi in front of the return pump which works as kind of another baffle.

10/10/2011, 10:55 PM	#6
Frenzy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 4	We can't really give you advice on how to stop them if you don't know the origin, but as I mentioned in the original message, I have some microbubbles in my system (barely noticeable), and I have had many more in the past without adverse effects. THat being said however, that is before I started keeping sps, which may or may not be more sensitive to air. Sorry I can't help further!

10/10/2011, 11:06 PM	#7
quake120 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 67	@Frenzy No problem! I understand. I will try to find the cause and then ask advice. Just glad they aren't a hazard to the fish I have in the tank! Next order of business is to get a new skimmer!