Bubbles from the return pump

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  1. tim_s

    tim_s Flamingo Tongue

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    Does this provide any danger to a reef?
     
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  2. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    I don't know about 'danger', depends what's causing them.

    MOst don't like it 'cause microbubbles make your water look cloudy.
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Nope, totally harmless. Check out the "Mything the Point" links in my sig.
     
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  4. tim_s

    tim_s Flamingo Tongue

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    I am finding out quickly I know a lot of rumour creators with salt water tanks lol
     
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  5. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    Harmless, just lets you know you dont have enuff water in your sump
     
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    dandk2261999 Bristle Worm

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    In my 10 gallon sump even with bubble traps I was getting micro bubbles. I put filter socks on the drain line and on the sump output and no more bubbles. I also increased the amount of water in the sump.
     
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Agree, to an extent.

    However, in the extreme fashion, I have seen microbubbles in such a large quantity they caused corals to slime. But this isn't really within the moderation of the original questions intent. So long as the bubbles are not causing a visible reaction to corals, no worries.
     
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  8. tim_s

    tim_s Flamingo Tongue

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    It is nothing extreme, I just forgot to top up the sump and the tank had a lot of micro-bubbles. Someone told me I could expect death in my reef - I have never seen it happen, so I thought I would look into it.
     
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