millions of micro bubbles

[ivegotcrabs]

as some of you know i just set up my sump 24 hrs ago every thing is running perfect but my return is filling my tank with micro bubbles
THEY ARE EVERY WHERE
PLEASE HELP

 

[ivegotcrabs]

i forgot to add that my camera is broken but you can see pics on my other thread

 

[roundman]

I would take out all of the 90's they restrict flow and could cause bubbles. I will try and attach a pic of how I did this same thing. I used some spa flex and loc line.
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[ivegotcrabs]

sorry
quiet one 3000
30L sump
125 tank
no sponge on return, i want the copods to get in the tank

 

[ivegotcrabs]

i think you might be right
the 90s could be the culprit

 

[jead85]

Also, if you change them frequently filter socks can help

 

[ruscar]

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Are the bubbles in your return before the pump??? Or only in the tank?

 

[ivegotcrabs]

only the tank

 

[ruscar]

This is why I have been following your thread and ask for the pics. Please keep this going till you have it figured out so I can follow your lead. Good luck

 

[ruscar]

Based on my VERY limited experience, if their are no bubbles going in the pump, but coming out, then air is entering the return line somewhere. Just my thought.

 

[rbredding]

ruscar;535437 wrote: ..if their are no bubbles going in the pump, but coming out, then air is entering the return line somewhere...

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to verify that there are no micro bubbles in the sump, put a small flashlight up against the glass on the right end and turn off all the lights.. If you see bubbles swarming, ^^ may not be the problem..

 

[ivegotcrabs]

now my syphon tube keep getting air bubbles until it loses syphon
some one help me please

 

[sree]

IVEgotCRABS;535314 wrote: as some of you know i just set up my sump 24 hrs ago every thing is running perfect but my return is filling my tank with micro bubbles
THEY ARE EVERY WHERE
PLEASE HELP

I had this problem when I initially set it up. I used a filter pad and a bubble trap in the sump. Now I have zero bubbles!

 

[ivegotcrabs]

im using polyester fiber fill(pillow stuffing)and i still have bubbles

 

[jead85]

Don't get too frustrated you will figure it out, try moving the siphon tubes around a bit If bubbles are making it fail. Also I agree with him about the flash light you need to find out if your microbubbles are from the return or the drain.

 

[ivegotcrabs]

jead85;535516 wrote: Don't get too frustrated you will figure it out, try moving the siphon tubes around a bit If bubbles are making it fail

not mad with it i just dont know what else to do

 

[jead85]

I am off tomorrow give me a call, I'll help as much as I can over the phone. Defintly spend time finding if they are in the sump or the return.

 

[ivegotcrabs]

i will
thanks
does cheato grow better under t5 or regular house lamps and does it need to roll
ive done a lot of reading and every one say something different

 

[jead85]

like i said, you can just get a $5 home depot clamp light. and a 28w CFL flood light. (90w equivelent) make sure its 6500k/Daylight. it will grow just fine

 

[ivegotcrabs]

all right ill call tomorrow