Protein skimmer micro bubbles

My protein skimmer is releasing too many micro bubbles in my tank, it's been up for 2 weeks now and it's really annoying to see all those bubbles in my tank. Anyone got any ideas on how to get rid of those damn bubbles
 

bang guy

Moderator
That's a tough one with a hang-on skimmer. Is it working well? Would it still work if you reduced the flow through it?
 

2quills

Well-Known Member
I think a common fix for a lot of those back pack skimmers is to put a foam filter sponge on the output. I think some brands actually make them for their skimmers IIRC.
Got a pic of the skimmer?
 

bang guy

Moderator
If you cover the output the skimmer will likely overflow. You would need to somehow reduce the intake. I don't know if that's possible with your skimmer though.
 
I think I just created a solution, lol I put a sock over the output , no worries just bought new ones lololol I used two ankle socks too , and so far it's doin great , the outflow is not restricted and the bubbles are no longer everywhere in my tank should I leave it on or is the sock a bad idea?
 
Sounds good well here's another question, don't feel like startin a new thread lol, what's your opinion on tank heaters, I noticed that my tank once the lights go off gets cold n my goby'a try to jump out, last night I put the heater in and I noticed they didn't try to jump out, I just want to know if it's good to keep the heater in , and if it'll have negative affects on any future coral I add?
 
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