Does the Tunze 9010 spew microbubbles ?

[kysard1]

I need a skimmer for my sump that doesn't spew micro bubbles.

My current skimmer puts as many bubbles into the sump as there are in its reaction chamber.

 

[Aquadepot]

Hi kysard1,

Skimmers have the potential to release micro bubbles. The 9010 does release a small amount initially when first installed but when set correctly is a very effective skimmer with no micro bubbles.

Best Regards
Graeme

 

[rvitko]

Just to add to what Graeme said, skimmers release bubbles for many reasons, it is not always a technical reason. If the water is gas saturated either by a high level of photosynthetic activity or high KH/CO2 levels the bubbles appear to come from the skimmer but it is actually just that the water exiting is now supersaturated with gas and is degassing. Surfactants in the water like colloidal additives and certain supplements can also increase the distance bubbles carry so more bubbles exit the skimmer. I agree with Graeme, in most situations after a couple weeks of run in the Tunze 9010 does not emit any appreciable amount of microbubbles though a few may exit on occasion.

 

[kysard1]

is it possible to put a filter sock on its output?

 

[rvitko]

No, this would cause water to back up into the venturi system.