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lpuzon
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just want to know if microbubbles are harmful or not? :notsure: my remora c still produce them. been working for 3 weeks now...
hot883
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Originally Posted by lpuzon
just want to know if microbubbles are harmful or not? :notsure: my remora c still produce them. been working for 3 weeks now...
micro bubbles are not good for the fish' gills and are unsightly. Should be able to adjust your skimmer some way. I'm not sure on that model. Sorry
just want to know if microbubbles are harmful or not? :notsure: my remora c still produce them. been working for 3 weeks now...
micro bubbles are not good for the fish' gills and are unsightly. Should be able to adjust your skimmer some way. I'm not sure on that model. Sorry
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lpuzon
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i really dont know how else to adjust it... it has rio 1200 attached to it. is this ever go away? will a mag drive 3 do a trick? anybody, pls?
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markus1
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Sorry I don't have the same skimmer as you, but depending on what you have and how you have it setup, I might be able to help. My skimmer does not use an air stone, its one of those that mixes the water around all different ways (forget the term for it) until microbubbles rise and, well, basically do what a skimmer does. When I started, I had this problem too. Simply adjusted the intake rate, the bubbles disappeared and the garbage that forms in the cup increased greatly. Second, the return flow should go directly into the tank. This may sound obvious but what I mean is if the water is "falling" into the tank like a waterfall, you will get bubles, much like the hang on the back freshwater filters used to do. Neither of these tips may come in handy if your skimmer is not like mine. Again, I don't know because I have a different model than you. Anyways, hope it helps a little at least! Good luck.
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mikeyjer
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Originally Posted by lpuzon
just want to know if microbubbles are harmful or not? :notsure: my remora c still produce them. been working for 3 weeks now...
Did you purchase the prefilter along with it?? If not, you should!! It will help some, but not totally, I still get microbubbles even with the prefilter box. I had to use a foam at the return area to rid the bubbles. :happyfish
just want to know if microbubbles are harmful or not? :notsure: my remora c still produce them. been working for 3 weeks now...
Did you purchase the prefilter along with it?? If not, you should!! It will help some, but not totally, I still get microbubbles even with the prefilter box. I had to use a foam at the return area to rid the bubbles. :happyfish
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lpuzon
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Originally Posted by **Markus**
NOT AN EXPERT HERE
Sorry I don't have the same skimmer as you, but depending on what you have and how you have it setup, I might be able to help. My skimmer does not use an air stone, its one of those that mixes the water around all different ways (forget the term for it) until microbubbles rise and, well, basically do what a skimmer does. When I started, I had this problem too. Simply adjusted the intake rate, the bubbles disappeared and the garbage that forms in the cup increased greatly. Second, the return flow should go directly into the tank. This may sound obvious but what I mean is if the water is "falling" into the tank like a waterfall, you will get bubles, much like the hang on the back freshwater filters used to do. Neither of these tips may come in handy if your skimmer is not like mine. Again, I don't know because I have a different model than you. Anyways, hope it helps a little at least! Good luck.
Markus
thanks Markus. i completely understand what you're saying. problem 1, how can i adjust my intake? my 1200 do come with a lot of attachment, however, i don't know which one to use, so i'm not using any... 2nd, the return flow doesn't touch the water. so, that doesn't quite fit mine. but that made a lot of sense though. what brand of skimmer to you have?
Sorry I don't have the same skimmer as you, but depending on what you have and how you have it setup, I might be able to help. My skimmer does not use an air stone, its one of those that mixes the water around all different ways (forget the term for it) until microbubbles rise and, well, basically do what a skimmer does. When I started, I had this problem too. Simply adjusted the intake rate, the bubbles disappeared and the garbage that forms in the cup increased greatly. Second, the return flow should go directly into the tank. This may sound obvious but what I mean is if the water is "falling" into the tank like a waterfall, you will get bubles, much like the hang on the back freshwater filters used to do. Neither of these tips may come in handy if your skimmer is not like mine. Again, I don't know because I have a different model than you. Anyways, hope it helps a little at least! Good luck.
Markus
thanks Markus. i completely understand what you're saying. problem 1, how can i adjust my intake? my 1200 do come with a lot of attachment, however, i don't know which one to use, so i'm not using any... 2nd, the return flow doesn't touch the water. so, that doesn't quite fit mine. but that made a lot of sense though. what brand of skimmer to you have?
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lpuzon
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Originally Posted by Mikeyjer
Did you purchase the prefilter along with it?? If not, you should!! It will help some, but not totally, I still get microbubbles even with the prefilter box. I had to use a foam at the return area to rid the bubbles. :happyfish
i bought it used. it doen't have a prefilter box. however, i have a surface skimmer that comes with it. i just don't know how to use it. would it help stop the microbubbles?
Did you purchase the prefilter along with it?? If not, you should!! It will help some, but not totally, I still get microbubbles even with the prefilter box. I had to use a foam at the return area to rid the bubbles. :happyfish
i bought it used. it doen't have a prefilter box. however, i have a surface skimmer that comes with it. i just don't know how to use it. would it help stop the microbubbles?
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tx_mermaid
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Originally Posted by hot883
micro bubbles are not good for the fish' gills and are unsightly. Should be able to adjust your skimmer some way. I'm not sure on that model. Sorry
Unsightly and bad for the fish.... well damn whats a girl to do???
micro bubbles are not good for the fish' gills and are unsightly. Should be able to adjust your skimmer some way. I'm not sure on that model. Sorry
Unsightly and bad for the fish.... well damn whats a girl to do???
mikeyjer
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Originally Posted by lpuzon
i bought it used. it doen't have a prefilter box. however, i have a surface skimmer that comes with it. i just don't know how to use it. would it help stop the microbubbles?
It's the return area that's causing the microbubbles, by adding on the surface skimmer isn't going to help. You can purchase prefilter box online, I think they're like $20 ea. Some LFS might carry prefilter box to rid bubbles as well, at least mine does.... :happyfish
i bought it used. it doen't have a prefilter box. however, i have a surface skimmer that comes with it. i just don't know how to use it. would it help stop the microbubbles?
It's the return area that's causing the microbubbles, by adding on the surface skimmer isn't going to help. You can purchase prefilter box online, I think they're like $20 ea. Some LFS might carry prefilter box to rid bubbles as well, at least mine does.... :happyfish
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lpuzon
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Originally Posted by Mikeyjer
It's the return area that's causing the microbubbles, by adding on the surface skimmer isn't going to help. You can purchase prefilter box online, I think they're like $20 ea. Some LFS might carry prefilter box to rid bubbles as well, at least mine does.... :happyfish
so u think the prefilter box will do the trick? any other suggestions?
It's the return area that's causing the microbubbles, by adding on the surface skimmer isn't going to help. You can purchase prefilter box online, I think they're like $20 ea. Some LFS might carry prefilter box to rid bubbles as well, at least mine does.... :happyfish
so u think the prefilter box will do the trick? any other suggestions?
markus1
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Sorry for the delay. I have a prizim skimmer by red sea, with the full upgrade kit attached. Since it sounds like you have a totally different setup, I really don't know if I can help you with your problem from here. As far as the intake, there is a very simple valve mid-line on the hard plastic intake u-tube. Turning this to the two extremes causes full flow and no flow, the key to mine is finding the optimum amount of resistance/flow to make the skimmer work properly. Good luck
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lpuzon
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thanks markus! appreciate this!
fyi, this is what mine looks like. attached pump, rio1200. that thing beside the pump is the "falls" and that is how the skimmer hangs on the tank. maybe i'll try decreasing the intake. maybe it would help. but i'm actually going to put a mag drive 3 on it. contrasting aint it? really don't know what to do next.
fyi, this is what mine looks like. attached pump, rio1200. that thing beside the pump is the "falls" and that is how the skimmer hangs on the tank. maybe i'll try decreasing the intake. maybe it would help. but i'm actually going to put a mag drive 3 on it. contrasting aint it? really don't know what to do next.
helpme74
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contact there site they will help you even if you buy used skimmers they will help you just give them a call..
http://www.proteinskimmer.com/
http://www.proteinskimmer.com/
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lpuzon
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thanks guys! i'll go from here!
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lpuzon
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Originally Posted by Mikeyjer
The prefilter box, PLUS the foam sponge!!! Then you'll rid the bubbles. :happyfish
where will the foam sponge go?
The prefilter box, PLUS the foam sponge!!! Then you'll rid the bubbles. :happyfish
where will the foam sponge go?
kelly shaw
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could you keep your water level up to where the water doesn't fall into the tank, have it just run it. you get alot of microbubbles from falling water in the tank.my skimmer has a bubble diffuser box. does alot of good. i think you should be able to put some foam, or i would use some filter material where the water goes back into the tank.
