Abengochea New member Sep 5, 2006 #1 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?
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?
N nm354 New member Sep 5, 2006 #2 If the skimmer is direct fed from you overflow then bubbles can affect the performance of the skimmer.
If the skimmer is direct fed from you overflow then bubbles can affect the performance of the skimmer.
sjm817 On Yer left! Premium Member Sep 5, 2006 #3 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.
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 New member Sep 5, 2006 #4 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
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 On Yer left! Premium Member Sep 5, 2006 #5 In that case, no. Only if it is direct fed is there a potential issue.
S sparks56 New member Sep 5, 2006 #7 IMO keep the socks/ with these you shouldn't have bobbles/ also keeps the water clear