Skimmer help

[KookyNewky]

Is there any way to stop my venturi style skimmer from putting bubbles in my water? I have noticed they are starting to build up under the rocks now and really do not want that.

 

[Mikef1]

Is the slimmer new? Sometimes after breaking in they will stop producing so many bubbles. If not you could try placing a baffle of some sort infront of the water comming out of the skimmer, this would cut the bubles down.

 

[Juck]

What kind of skimmer do you have, & how long have you had it?

That's a nice looking premnas in your avatar,, she looks annoyed! I had one that spat sand at me everytime I walked past the tank,, just me,, noone else.

 

[Anonymous]

My Clarkii spats sand..Actually they both do...I like the look of Maroon clowns i think they are too aggressive though...thats the only problem...What kind of skimmer do you have Kooky?

 

[KookyNewky]

The skimmer is an Aquarium Systems SeaClone 100. It is about 5 months old and running in a 46 gallon tank.

 

[Mikef1]

Let it run out over a filter sponge

 

[KookyNewky]

Will that make the water being released back up and overflow the sides of its water outlet?

 

[cdeakle]

Maroons, ugh. I hope you are very careful with what tankmates you select if any.

I had a beautiful mated pair but had to get rid of them. Killed of 2 fish...

See if the company that makes your skimmer sells an attachment such as a "bubble box" to reduce your bubbles. Most skimmers that I have had have had such an attachment...

 

[KookyNewky]

I think the Maroon I have is quite docile. Maybe its just a fluke but I have a Royal Gramma and a Blue Devil in the tank with it and have only witnessed the Royal and Damsel fighting.

The Manufacturer site doesn't make anything that I could find but offered some information. Thanks for the lead 420.