Skimmer Bubbles

[pthoma79]

I have a CPR BAK PAK 2 skimmer that generates a lot of micro bubbles from the return. Looking at some of the posts on the boards, it looks like I might just need to tighten up the connections. Anybody else have a problem like this with this skimmer, or have any more ideas? I've had the tank up for about 4-5 weeks now, and have 8 hermits and 8 turbos in there now.
Thanks!

 

[spiderwoman]

We have the exact same skimmer and had the micro bubble problem. What we did was purchase the preskimmer and bubble trap.

 

[thangbom]

i was going to suggest a bubble trap... any container like that that will retain the water till the bubble rise to the top and burst... something like a cup with holes punchd in the bottom placed so that the skimmer dums it's outlet water into the cup..bubble wont be able to float around ... and bubble-less water will flow out the bottom holes....
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