Microbubbles!

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  1. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    I am still having microbubbles, and I really don't know why, nothing has really changed in the filtration, I had them for about three days, yesterday I messed around with the plumbing and the filter sock and it helped but this morning it was worse :/ so what are the main causes of Microbubbles in your experiences!
     
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  3. FaceOfDeceit

    FaceOfDeceit Hockey Beard

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    Do you have a sump? If so, properly installed baffles help, as well as less turns in the return plumbing, and good pump. Prefilter sponge on return pump helps, but can be a pain to get to to clean.

    If you have all HOB equipment, it is more difficult.
     
  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Skimmer out put and water level in the skimmer.

    Pumps drawing air for one reason or another.

    First thing I would do is turn off all pumps and turn on one by one to see exactly where the micro bubbles are coming from.

    If from the skimmer you can place a pieces of sponge under the output, but make sure it does not block the flow or become blocked with an objects that could cause an over flow.

    Next connections on the plumping which I will leave to those with more knowledge regarding plumbing.
     
  5. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    Yes I have a sump/fuge. Maybe i'll try the sponge.. hmmm