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usirchchris
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Originally Posted by Gregstr56
http:///forum/post/2952271
Does anyone know how long to run the protein skimmer? Is it a couple hours a day, all day
Are you asking for this particular model/brand?...I do not have one, but if you are asking in terms of skimmers in general...I run mine 24/7
http:///forum/post/2952271
Does anyone know how long to run the protein skimmer? Is it a couple hours a day, all day
Are you asking for this particular model/brand?...I do not have one, but if you are asking in terms of skimmers in general...I run mine 24/7
gregstr56
Member
Originally Posted by usirchchris
http:///forum/post/2952274
Are you asking for this particular model/brand?...I do not have one, but if you are asking in terms of skimmers in general...I run mine 24/7
I was asking just in general.. is it normal for very fine bubbles to come back into the tank when im running my skimmer?
http:///forum/post/2952274
Are you asking for this particular model/brand?...I do not have one, but if you are asking in terms of skimmers in general...I run mine 24/7
I was asking just in general.. is it normal for very fine bubbles to come back into the tank when im running my skimmer?
hammerhed7
Active Member
no, those micro bubbles should be trapped by a sponge or bubble trap in your sump. Is the skimmer new? do you have a sponge on the outlet tube?
gregstr56
Member
Originally Posted by Hammerhed7
http:///forum/post/2952303
no, those micro bubbles should be trapped by a sponge or bubble trap in your sump. Is the skimmer new? do you have a sponge on the outlet tube?
its about a year old and does have a sponge on the tube .. i didnt know i would need to replace it.. i rinsed it out really good in the sink. Is there something else i can do to correct this problem?
http:///forum/post/2952303
no, those micro bubbles should be trapped by a sponge or bubble trap in your sump. Is the skimmer new? do you have a sponge on the outlet tube?
its about a year old and does have a sponge on the tube .. i didnt know i would need to replace it.. i rinsed it out really good in the sink. Is there something else i can do to correct this problem?
beckto
Member
I just started a thread with the same prob. Although my skimmer is new, and im in the breaking in period, my micro bubbles are heavy. I was told they might go away after the "breaking in" period. If they dont I was told to try to lower the intake. Do you have adjustments on this skimmer? My reading has taught me that skimmer's need a LOT of fine tuning for best results.
gregstr56
Member
Originally Posted by Gregstr56
http:///forum/post/2952416
its about a year old and does have a sponge on the tube .. i didnt know i would need to replace it.. i rinsed it out really good in the sink. Is there something else i can do to correct this problem?
does anyone know if these micro bubbles are harmfull to my fish?
http:///forum/post/2952416
its about a year old and does have a sponge on the tube .. i didnt know i would need to replace it.. i rinsed it out really good in the sink. Is there something else i can do to correct this problem?
does anyone know if these micro bubbles are harmfull to my fish?
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eric b 125
Guest
they can be harmful. i've heard that the bubbles can get caught in your fishes gills, making it hard for the fish to breathe.
gregstr56
Member
Originally Posted by Gregstr56
http:///forum/post/2952416
its about a year old and does have a sponge on the tube .. i didnt know i would need to replace it.. i rinsed it out really good in the sink. Is there something else i can do to correct this problem?
just adding a picture of my G4+ so you can see the stack
http:///forum/post/2952416
its about a year old and does have a sponge on the tube .. i didnt know i would need to replace it.. i rinsed it out really good in the sink. Is there something else i can do to correct this problem?
just adding a picture of my G4+ so you can see the stack
ccampbell57
Active Member
Greg - you are getting microbubbles due to the fact that your return is coming straight from where you skimmer output is going.
IMO your only way of eliminating these will be to build a gate valve to have the skimmer outflow back into the bio-balls...
Otherwise, as I stated in PM, you can buy filter sheets and zip tie them to the outflow.
IMO your only way of eliminating these will be to build a gate valve to have the skimmer outflow back into the bio-balls...
Otherwise, as I stated in PM, you can buy filter sheets and zip tie them to the outflow.
gregstr56
Member
Originally Posted by ccampbell57
http:///forum/post/2954278
Greg - you are getting microbubbles due to the fact that your return is coming straight from where you skimmer output is going.
IMO your only way of eliminating these will be to build a gate valve to have the skimmer outflow back into the bio-balls...
Otherwise, as I stated in PM, you can buy filter sheets and zip tie them to the outflow.
Ok, i got to work and me and Lowes became "one" lol see my latest creation, thank you to Campbell, so now i have NO BUBBLES AT ALL!! THANKS AGAIN.
Now i have only one problem ... i cant get the flippin skimmer adjusted.. it keeps filling up w/in a minute! Im DRAINING my tank w/pt skimmer.. ive tried adjusting the exhaust tube up and down with the same results. Anyone cant help me please. thanks in advance
http:///forum/post/2954278
Greg - you are getting microbubbles due to the fact that your return is coming straight from where you skimmer output is going.
IMO your only way of eliminating these will be to build a gate valve to have the skimmer outflow back into the bio-balls...
Otherwise, as I stated in PM, you can buy filter sheets and zip tie them to the outflow.
Ok, i got to work and me and Lowes became "one" lol see my latest creation, thank you to Campbell, so now i have NO BUBBLES AT ALL!! THANKS AGAIN.
Now i have only one problem ... i cant get the flippin skimmer adjusted.. it keeps filling up w/in a minute! Im DRAINING my tank w/pt skimmer.. ive tried adjusting the exhaust tube up and down with the same results. Anyone cant help me please. thanks in advance
gregstr56
Member
Originally Posted by Gregstr56
http:///forum/post/2954382
Ok, i got to work and me and Lowes became "one" lol see my latest creation, thank you to Campbell, so now i have NO BUBBLES AT ALL!! THANKS AGAIN.
Now i have only one problem ... i cant get the flippin skimmer adjusted.. it keeps filling up w/in a minute! Im DRAINING my tank w/pt skimmer.. ive tried adjusting the exhaust tube up and down with the same results. Anyone cant help me please. thanks in advance
Can anyone give me some advise on how i can slow down my protein skimmer. the cup fills up w/n a minute or so.
http:///forum/post/2954382
Ok, i got to work and me and Lowes became "one" lol see my latest creation, thank you to Campbell, so now i have NO BUBBLES AT ALL!! THANKS AGAIN.
Now i have only one problem ... i cant get the flippin skimmer adjusted.. it keeps filling up w/in a minute! Im DRAINING my tank w/pt skimmer.. ive tried adjusting the exhaust tube up and down with the same results. Anyone cant help me please. thanks in advance
Can anyone give me some advise on how i can slow down my protein skimmer. the cup fills up w/n a minute or so.
gregstr56
Member
Originally Posted by ca161406
http:///forum/post/2957303
lower the adjustment pipe thingy(dont know what its called)
oooor is there any meds in the tank? or a product like NovAqua? or something like it?
i did lower the "exhaust pipe" to no avail
im thinking that because i modified the pipe that its to restricted
does that make sense? No meds in the tank either.. man im stumped!
http:///forum/post/2957303
lower the adjustment pipe thingy(dont know what its called)
oooor is there any meds in the tank? or a product like NovAqua? or something like it?
i did lower the "exhaust pipe" to no avail
ca161406
Member
Originally Posted by Gregstr56
http:///forum/post/2957320
i did lower the "exhaust pipe" to no avail
im thinking that because i modified the pipe that its to restricted
does that make sense? No meds in the tank either.. man im stumped!
might be, because if i restrict the flow on my skimmer it will overflow fast
http:///forum/post/2957320
i did lower the "exhaust pipe" to no avail
might be, because if i restrict the flow on my skimmer it will overflow fast
gregstr56
Member
Originally Posted by ca161406
http:///forum/post/2958272
might be, because if i restrict the flow on my skimmer it will overflow fast
ya thats what im thinking too. i went to my lfs and asked about a filter sock but he said they are a pain because they clog up so easy
do you have any experience with those?
http:///forum/post/2958272
might be, because if i restrict the flow on my skimmer it will overflow fast
ya thats what im thinking too. i went to my lfs and asked about a filter sock but he said they are a pain because they clog up so easy
ca161406
Member
Originally Posted by Gregstr56
http:///forum/post/2958395
ya thats what im thinking too. i went to my lfs and asked about a filter sock but he said they are a pain because they clog up so easy
do you have any experience with those?
no i dont, but i have poly pads on my overflows and i gotta rotate them out about every 4 days. id assume the socks are about the same.
ive never had to deal with a micro bubble problem because of my sump size. but is there baffles before your return pump?
http:///forum/post/2958395
ya thats what im thinking too. i went to my lfs and asked about a filter sock but he said they are a pain because they clog up so easy
no i dont, but i have poly pads on my overflows and i gotta rotate them out about every 4 days. id assume the socks are about the same.
ive never had to deal with a micro bubble problem because of my sump size. but is there baffles before your return pump?