do bubbles caused by the drain affect protein skimmers?

[Abengochea]

I was wondering if it affects the skimmers ability to skim if there is a lot of bubbles caused by the drain from the display tank...... Any ideas?

 

[nm354]

If the skimmer is direct fed from you overflow then bubbles can affect the performance of the skimmer.

 

[sjm817]

Yes, it does. A few are fine, but not a lot of large disruptive bubbles. There are ways to plumb an overflow to not have this problem.

 

[Abengochea]

its just an in sump needlewheel. I have the drain going into a filter sock but would like to find a way to get rid of the socks

 

[sjm817]

In that case, no. Only if it is direct fed is there a potential issue.

 

[Abengochea]

thanks

 

[sparks56]

IMO keep the socks/ with these you shouldn't have bobbles/ also keeps the water clear