This sump... is stressing me out. HELP!

[jjkim]

So I got this aquarium as it was generously donated by one of the fellow MR members before he moved to Australia. He practically gave me the whole set up except LR, Light, return pump and the skimmer. Thank You....

Anyways, I have everything set up and recently, Ive been having micro air bubbly problems. I dont know how I can set up a bubble trap as the sump was already made the way it is.... anyone have a solution... please let me know. :[

This is a 72 bow front.. and the sump is made by Amiracle.. and its about ~12 gallon I believe. I will take a picture of the sump and post it up.

 

[Bikeboss11]

I had that exact same sump..... What u may have to do is tightly pack the filter sponge unter the baffle wall and to the right of it.... You can also try putting an elbow on the end of the return pump and face it slightly downward.... Hope this helps

 

[Reefcowboy]

Where are the micro bubbles coming from? Skimmer? If so all you gotta dois wait until it breaks in, it takes a few days.(if the skimmer is new).
If the micro bubbles are coming from the hose from the overflow, try placimg a small filter bag on the end of it. The finer the better. That should trapp most the bubbles from the get go. Also use the tip from above, packing sponge under the baffle wall. I dont have baffles in my sump and i have no bubbles. Good luck

 

[fishman1069]

I'd be more concerned about drain down during a power outage. Have you ever cut your return pump off and let the tank naturally drain down? You want to make sure the sump is going to handle all the water

 

[edd]

I'd be more concerned about drain down during a power outage. Have you ever cut your return pump off and let the tank naturally drain down? You want to make sure the sump is going to handle all the water

+1 12g seems kinda small for 72g

 

[tangy84]

Throw a filter sock on the drain.

 

[dacaptain78]

Put a filter sock on the drain line that runs from your tank to the sump. That should clear it up, from what i can tell from the pictures at least.

 

[Weicowireman]

+1