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Skimmer releasing a lot of Microbubbles
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 3:20 pm
by drj1259
i have a 40 gallon FOWLR tank with a BakPak 2r skimmer on it and im having an issue. My skimmer is releasing A TON of micro bubbles. it has never done this before but im guessing it is because the melafix i treated with because my coral beauty angel has an open sore. I let the tank sit for 2 days with the medication then did a 25% wc and turned my skimmer back on but once i did i got the micro bubbles all over. should i turn the skimmer back off or will it go away??
Re: Skimmer releasing a lot of Microbubbles
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 3:27 pm
by Pufferpunk
Melafix + skimmer = tons of bubbles & foam.
Re: Skimmer releasing a lot of Microbubbles
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 3:29 pm
by drj1259
so should i turn the skimmer off longer or just wait it out??
Re: Skimmer releasing a lot of Microbubbles
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 3:36 pm
by Pufferpunk
I don't use the skimmer when using Melafix. Are you using the marine kind?
Re: Skimmer releasing a lot of Microbubbles
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 3:41 pm
by drj1259
yes so should i just shut the skimmer off for awhile longer
Re: Skimmer releasing a lot of Microbubbles
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:30 am
by joeposch
Well, if u hve the rio pump, who knows the reason...mine will be all noisy and i flip in on and off quick, and it quiets down...air stone mod helps with micro bubble escape...if u totally skip the venturi process and rely on limewood air stone.