2 little problems on my hands here.....ned some help please

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  1. paintball7

    paintball7 Feather Duster

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    hey everyone sorry if i posted in th wrong section i just needed some help with these 2 things.....

    one green algae

    two micro bubbles from my skimmer

    can anyone give me ideas on how to prevent these 2 probblems ?
     
    paintball7, Nov 6, 2008
    paintball7, Nov 6, 2008
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  2. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Too many nutrients in the tank.

    Might be overpowering your skimmer.
     
    Otty, Nov 6, 2008
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    We'll need as much info as possible. It'll help us, help you;)
     
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    sometimes things like water changes or cleaning your skimmer may cause bubbles, have you done anything like that lately?
     
    GuitarMan89, Nov 6, 2008
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  5. paintball7

    paintball7 Feather Duster

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    i have a coralife 125 skimmer

    and yes i have done a water change lately about 2 days ago..........i did 2 home depot painters buckets, i believe they are 10 gallons somehwere around there
     
    paintball7, Nov 6, 2008
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