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07-27-2005, 08:11 PM
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| | 3reef Sponsor
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Age: 32
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   |  ASM G3 Skimmer problems with micro bubbles
I can get the skimmer to stop producing micro bubbles, any suggestions? I tried putting a bleeder valve on the venturi to fine tune, no luck there. I did a mod on the overflow to eliminate the splash from the water running over the sponge and that doesn't seem to work either! _________ Your #1 Source for Fauna Marin, GHL/Profilux, ZEOvit & Hagen Products!
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07-27-2005, 08:18 PM
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| | Peppermint Shrimp
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| Re: ASM G3 Skimmer problems with micro bubbles
how big is your sump?
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07-27-2005, 08:23 PM
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| Re: ASM G3 Skimmer problems with micro bubbles
30 gallon. | |
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07-27-2005, 08:45 PM
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| | Peppermint Shrimp
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| Re: ASM G3 Skimmer problems with micro bubbles
I use a 30 gallon long my g3 is about center turned to the pump just about touches the front of the sump at a 45 degree angle, my return is on the left side of the sump I keep the water near the bottom of the elbow and the foam muffler all the way down I don't get micro bubbles i think because the water breaks over the top of the dump tube free falls about 2" then travels through the foam pad.
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07-27-2005, 09:51 PM
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| | 3reef Sponsor
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| Re: ASM G3 Skimmer problems with micro bubbles
I've been searching, but are the bubbles common during the break in period? | |
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07-27-2005, 11:05 PM
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| | KingFish
Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pt. Richmond, Ca. Age: 38
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  | Re: ASM G3 Skimmer problems with micro bubbles
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Originally Posted by Vamp75 I've been searching, but are the bubbles common during the break in period? | Yes, with most skimmers.. until they gum up a bit. | |
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07-27-2005, 11:53 PM
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| | 3reef Sponsor
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| Re: ASM G3 Skimmer problems with micro bubbles
Cool, Thanks for the info. | |
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08-01-2005, 07:08 PM
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| | 3reef Sponsor
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Age: 32
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| Re: ASM G3 Skimmer problems with micro bubbles
I still need help!!! I've had this thing running for over a week now and can't get rid of the micro bubbles. Help... anyone...please!!!!  | |
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08-01-2005, 09:29 PM
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| | KingFish
Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pt. Richmond, Ca. Age: 38
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| Re: ASM G3 Skimmer problems with micro bubbles
Bummer. I haven't seen these in person, but can you put some floss or a micron bag under the outputs? 
Last edited by Matt Rogers : 08-01-2005 at 09:34 PM.
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08-01-2005, 09:33 PM
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| | 3reef Sponsor
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Age: 32
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| Re: ASM G3 Skimmer problems with micro bubbles
The micron bag was what I was leaning towards. | |
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