Mag 9.5 as a return pump?

[pfoster40]

Hi guys I'm having a problem with my return pump blowing lots of mini bubbles into my tank. My buddy was going to let me borrow an extra mag 9.5 as a return pump, but my only concern is the bolts are rusted and I have a mixed reef set up. Would this be safe for about a week until I get my new pump? Its going on a 75g long tank as well. If anyone knows how to stop the bubbles let me know. FYI it has plenty on water in the sump.

 

[drpo21]

are there bubbles going into pump? do you have a bubble trap? is your return line fully sealed? (sometimes if there is a small hole, it can create bubbles)

 

[Fig]

Yes it will be fine. Does the pump run wide open or a ball valve used?

 

[pfoster40]

there arent any bubbles in my sump, and it is wide open.....

 

[Rysam]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14977538#post14977538 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by drpo21
are there bubbles going into pump? do you have a bubble trap? is your return line fully sealed? (sometimes if there is a small hole, it can create bubbles)

if you are 100% sure theres no bubbles in the sump, then theres a hole in the plumbing, if not that either..
my guess is that a filter bag on the inlet would cure your issue.