So i have a massive amount of bubbles coming out of the drain into the sump. Anyone know how to decrease the amount of bubbles coming out? They end up being so many, and so small that they get through the bubble trap and make it back into the DT.
air bubbles everywhere
- Thread starter reefiness
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- Location
- 10022
are they coming from the skimmer?
can you post a picture of your sump, for ideas
can you post a picture of your sump, for ideas
- Location
- 10022
yes I understand
I have the same problem if I don't use filter socks , because my drain is so fast looks like Niagara falls , so I will suggest to use a filter sock to minimize bubbles going to your display also add a foam block to your bubble trap
I have the same problem if I don't use filter socks , because my drain is so fast looks like Niagara falls , so I will suggest to use a filter sock to minimize bubbles going to your display also add a foam block to your bubble trap
yeah my issue with the filter sock is it clogs too fast, plus there are so many bubbles coming out. so with that combination it basically turns the filter sock into a protein skimmer by the end of the day.
I'll try the foam in the bubble trap. which side? outflow i assume?
I'll try the foam in the bubble trap. which side? outflow i assume?
- Location
- 10022
Yes the last phase
also add the filter sock
I also have a protein skimmer like effect on both but they doing their job
I change my socks every 48 hours, it doesn't hurt me
- Location
- 10022
I have 40 filter socks and when there's only 4 left I put them on bleach for 24 hours then on the washing machine with more bleach,
rise x3 and they come out brand new (without the tag)
rise x3 and they come out brand new (without the tag)
- Location
- Somers, NY
Do you have more than (1) drain coming from your tank to the sump? and if so, are they in the same overflow set up?
nope single drain, and single return
- Location
- Rockaway Park
That's weird! Do you have any more pictures of the rest of the plumbing? Are you sure those bubbles aren't coming from your skimmer?
Try putting a 45* fitting at the bottom of your drain
Try putting a 45* fitting at the bottom of your drain
- Location
- Long Island
Is it a bad thing if air bibles get into the dt my ato stopped working and the pump was sucking up air
Sorry for the thread jack
Sorry for the thread jack
yup im sure theyre not coming from the skimmer. If you take a look at my tank build thread linked in my signature you can see all the plumbing pics.
I've had that happen plenty of times with no long term ill effect.
- Location
- Long Island
Great thank you
- Location
- Rockaway Park
Have you tried dialing down your return pump?
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