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Pics of my sump...microbubble nightmare! Here are the pics....have at em boys...as u read thread u can see I tried everyhthing!!
7 inches deep.... Return Section is adequate size I would say. I read on here of someone fixing bubble problem by gearing Down return pump?????
Replumbed and got locline underwater... Still bubble Added a sponge to newly designed sump... Still bubbles... Running out of options boys......
Redesigned sump.... Still have microbubble....:(.... Going to try to get locline completely submergerd with new plumbing design. Any more...
Malac, does water travel over or under your first baffle?
Drain and return rates are perfect. LFS guy said my baffles are wrong in my sump ..... My water flow is-under, over, under to return pump LFS says...
Wrapped all joints in plumbers tape still have the bubbles.
Should I consider putting a ball valve on my return pump to slow down the flow??? Read on melevs reef webpage that pumps that are strong can create...
Anymore suggestions Reefers?? Headed to my LFS today for some more advice. :)
Thanks for all the help reefers! I'm going to start working on all of these suggestions.
So just start wrapping all the joints with tape including the ones out of water?
Type of tape to wrap joints?
Stercus could you elaborate a little more on your return setup or post a pic so I can copy your design?
Let me know if you need more pics to diagnose problem and help with solution. :) Maybe trim the pvc pipe??? Get ore loc tite fittings to add to...
[ATTACH] here is return what can I do with this?? Wonder why they designed it this way if the return pvc needs to be submerged?????
Raised water level and the pump out worked the drain, no good there. Did the light test and def microbubbles.... Sending you a pic in a second
Can't lower my return PVC as it is premade and came with my marineland tank with built in corner overflow.... Should I raise tank water level with...
I will check both now and get back in a few min. :)
Return is elevated above waterline!!! Could that be it!?????!?
I do have fine sand and it does have some residue and sand still in sump from my setup a week ago... It looks like I can see some sand but also...
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