bubbles in sump and tank / cloudy

[reefpoker]

I had a water change done yesterday and now I just noticed bubbles on the filter pads in the wet dry filter and lots of little bubbles in the tank . My protein skimmer has been filling up about a half a cup today . The water coming from the sponge in the sump looks a bit cloudy . Had water test done and am.and nitrate o ph 8 kh 12 sg 1.023 temp 79
Thanks , wanted to know if this is ok ?

[Pufferpunk]

Nitrate 0? Really??? How long has the tank been set up? What is the ammonia & nitrite? You should have your own test kits.

[reefpoker]

Im sorry , its Nitrite 0 , I have my own test kit but wanted to double check it so I had it tested. Nitrate 20 . Still have bubbles ,but not as cloudy just little bubbles all in the tank very small ones .tank has been set up since jan 3 , 2009 . AM reads 0 .

[edmlfc1]

Do you have an in sump protein skimmer? I ask because I had a hob protein skimmer that did that. It took a while for it to break in. Once it broke in the micro bubbles stopped. If it's coming from the protein skimmer put your hose into your sock and that should stop it.

[reefpoker]

Yes I have a in sump protein skimmer with the exhaust pipe that spills into the sump right over the sponge . I do not know what a sock is ? can you explain that to me ? My skimmer has been filling up about the whole cup for the last few days . and it at the spot where it say's water level . I also have 2 bags of chemipure in the sump as well . Thanks !

[reefpoker]

this is what my set up looks like if that helps

[reefpoker]

better photo

[Pufferpunk]

Forget about a sock, unless you feel like cleaning it every other day. PITA in my book. Sponges needs to be rinsed at least weekly, if not more.

[reefpoker]

Forget about a sock, unless you feel like cleaning it every other day. PITA in my book. Sponges needs to be rinsed at least weekly, if not more.

ok thanks and what does PITA mean ? Forget it I got it . Know what that means !