Lots of Bubbles

[vinnyl]

Hey Guys,
I just bought a Teklight T-5 fixture (6 bulbs), and since I replaced my old unit I’ve been getting lots of air bubbles. I mean a lot…. I tried cleaning my skimmer and powerheads, but have had no success as of yet. I did call the store and the answer I got was “ Lights won’t cause bubbles”…so I guess I’m seeing things. Has anyone encountered this problem before?? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Tks

 

[earlybird]

Is it possible that these lights are so good that now you can see your bubbles? There is no way that a light will cause bubbles I agree with that. Have you checked your pumps and or powerheads?

 

[vinnyl]

"Is it possible that these lights are so good that now you can see your bubbles? "
earlybird... I don't think this is the case.... because the problem in not seeing the bubbles. The problem is that they have covered all glass and my rocks. I am a bit worried that the air bubble can harm my corals.

 

[tropills]

maybe the new lighting has spured a small algae burst, they will give off a lot of bubbles, is the tank bubble free when the lights first come on or a few hours after the lights go off.. ??? my bet is a small algae burst. :notsure:

 

[vinnyl]

tropills.... this is exacly whats been happening....after the lights go off there no more bubbles.... should I just wait?

 

[tropills]

Originally Posted by Vinnyl
tropills.... this is exacly whats been happening....after the lights go off there no more bubbles.... should I just wait?
you can try to limit the lighting time a little just to get the tank used to the new lighting, but other than that , wait,wait,wait, It will finnaly pass and you will be back up to full lighting time in a couple weeks. I've got the same thing happening now, I just installed 2 more 400 watt halides and now have a
small algae burst. But hey it will pass.

 

[vinnyl]

Originally Posted by tropills
you can try to limit the lighting time a little just to get the tank used to the new lighting, but other than that , wait,wait,wait, It will finnaly pass and you will be back up to full lighting time in a couple weeks. I've got the same thing happening now, I just installed 2 more 400 watt halides and now have a
small algae burst. But hey it will pass.

Tks... I fell a little better now...

 

[watson3]

Originally Posted by Vinnyl
tropills.... this is exacly whats been happening....after the lights go off there no more bubbles.... should I just wait?
How do you know they are not there once the ligths go out?

 

[vinnyl]

Simple....I can just turn the living room lights on...