Micro Micro bubbles

Reef Guy · 05-31-2005, 02:43 AM

I thought micro bubbles were bad now I have micro micro bubbles which are worse because it doesnt look like bubbles it just looks like your water isnt clear and its stiring up sand particles...but its not. Well it seems that most of these bubbles are coming from the overflow...i tired baffles well an attempt at baffles and it didnt do so well. Now i really dont wanna have to redo my sump again so any suggestions?

**jhale** · 05-31-2005, 08:01 AM

I think a filter sock on the input line would stop the bubbles.

SlamaJama · 05-31-2005, 08:11 AM

Micro bubbles r bad? Can some1 explain...
thxs
Jama

**Deanos** · 05-31-2005, 08:54 AM

Microbubbles are typically an aesthetics issue. We go through alot to set-up our own slice of the ocean, only to have the view blurred by bubbles. Some also report on reefcentral that they also affect many softies when they accumulate under the coral.

Dean

SlamaJama · 05-31-2005, 09:27 AM

OIC, its much "clearer" now..lol..
thxs dean,
Jama

Reef Guy · 05-31-2005, 06:14 PM

How often do these filter socks have to be changed? Are you sure it will hold. Im running a mag 18 so I figure im getting about 1100 GPH, this is all coming down dual 2 inch pvc which merges into 1 then into the sump. It looks like niagra falls when it hits the sump, I was thinking of making it flow up ( using a elbow to make it go to the bottom of the sump then another one to m ake it exit at the top) You think I may have a possible back flow with this setup?

House of Laughter · 05-31-2005, 09:42 PM

DO NOT MAKE IT GO UP!

You will regret that as it will increase the water in your overflow etc, and will decrease the flow.

try having the water fall behind rock, use a filter pad/sock or get a bigger sump so you can baffle better

House

**bad coffee** · 05-31-2005, 10:02 PM

The bubbles shouldn't matter in your sump. It's only when they hit the return pump that it matters. How are your baffles set up in your sump?

I find I get Micro bubbles when my return section in my sump gets too low. The water splashes because it's falling farther than normal, and it pulls air into the pump.

HTH
BC

House of Laughter · 06-01-2005, 12:31 AM

BTW, I put rubble in this section to avoid the drop creating the spplash and the bubbles

House

Reef Guy · 06-01-2005, 03:44 AM

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	Originally posted by House of Laughter: DO NOT MAKE IT GO UP! You will regret that as it will increase the water in your overflow etc, and will decrease the flow. try having the water fall behind rock, use a filter pad/sock or get a bigger sump so you can baffle better House

Increase the water in my overflow pipes, wouldnt this be a good thing? Wouldnt it be smoother and less noise? Let me take some pics of what I have running now

05-31-2005, 08:01 AM	#2
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,161 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (32)	I think a filter sock on the input line would stop the bubbles. __________________ FS: Aquamedic dosing pump, MH250 ballast, wavemaker

05-31-2005, 08:11 AM	#3
SlamaJama Reefers Suck Hose... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 3,634 Reefer Ratings: (102) Friends: (0)	Micro bubbles r bad? Can some1 explain... thxs Jama __________________ [CENTER][B][I]When bullies rise up, you must beat them back down, whatever the cost...[/I][/B][/CENTER]

05-31-2005, 08:54 AM	#4
Deanos Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bronx, NY 10475 Posts: 12,032 Reefer Ratings: (96) Friends: (17)	Microbubbles are typically an aesthetics issue. We go through alot to set-up our own slice of the ocean, only to have the view blurred by bubbles. Some also report on reefcentral that they also affect many softies when they accumulate under the coral. Dean __________________ Need help or have a question? Click the avatar below:

05-31-2005, 09:27 AM	#5
SlamaJama Reefers Suck Hose... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 3,634 Reefer Ratings: (102) Friends: (0)	OIC, its much "clearer" now..lol.. thxs dean, Jama __________________ [CENTER][B][I]When bullies rise up, you must beat them back down, whatever the cost...[/I][/B][/CENTER]

05-31-2005, 09:42 PM	#7
House of Laughter www.saltwatercritters.com Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ossining, NY Posts: 10,290 Reefer Ratings: (124) Friends: (36)	DO NOT MAKE IT GO UP! You will regret that as it will increase the water in your overflow etc, and will decrease the flow. try having the water fall behind rock, use a filter pad/sock or get a bigger sump so you can baffle better House __________________ House of Fish (914) 424-0366 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

05-31-2005, 02:43 AM	#1
Reef Guy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 635 Reefer Ratings: (2) Friends: (0)	I thought micro bubbles were bad now I have micro micro bubbles which are worse because it doesnt look like bubbles it just looks like your water isnt clear and its stiring up sand particles...but its not. Well it seems that most of these bubbles are coming from the overflow...i tired baffles well an attempt at baffles and it didnt do so well. Now i really dont wanna have to redo my sump again so any suggestions?

05-31-2005, 06:14 PM	#6
Reef Guy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 635 Reefer Ratings: (2) Friends: (0)	How often do these filter socks have to be changed? Are you sure it will hold. Im running a mag 18 so I figure im getting about 1100 GPH, this is all coming down dual 2 inch pvc which merges into 1 then into the sump. It looks like niagra falls when it hits the sump, I was thinking of making it flow up ( using a elbow to make it go to the bottom of the sump then another one to m ake it exit at the top) You think I may have a possible back flow with this setup?

06-01-2005, 12:31 AM	#9
House of Laughter www.saltwatercritters.com Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ossining, NY Posts: 10,290 Reefer Ratings: (124) Friends: (36)	BTW, I put rubble in this section to avoid the drop creating the spplash and the bubbles House __________________ House of Fish (914) 424-0366 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

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