micro bubbles help needed

novascotiagrl · #1 03-07-2009, 01:17 AM

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

mark · #2 03-07-2009, 02:03 AM

Is the skimmer draining into a sump with baffles?

novascotiagrl · #3 03-07-2009, 02:10 AM

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 · #4 03-07-2009, 02:12 AM

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 · #5 03-07-2009, 02:24 AM

Yep, filter socks do more than just filter.

novascotiagrl · #6 03-07-2009, 02:30 AM

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

golf nut · #7 03-07-2009, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by novascotiagrl

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 · #8 03-07-2009, 04:37 AM

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

golf nut · #9 03-07-2009, 05:03 AM

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 · #10 03-07-2009, 06:52 AM

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

and heres a pic of the plumbing in the back thanks