So annoying...

[Maxi]

This sump is driving me insane. I put the mag 5 in the part were the bubbles get removed, and it still spits out bubbles. I put it in the part farthest from that, it doesn't, but then if I turn on the skimmer, the bubbles start again. WHY IS THIS NOT WORKING?! HOLY CRAP! SERIOUSLY! Its no joke this thing is being annoying!

Is there a solution to this never ending bubble madness?!

The mag 5 is FULLY covered.

I need this tank ready TONIGHT! I am transfering my 3gallon into it and adding a CUC. Why is it being so complicated on me?

thanks

-Max

 

[Ding2daDong]

Add a filter sock to the outlet of the skimmer and drain from the display. You will have ZERO micro bubbles of any kind.

hth

-Matthew

 

[Maxi]

I have a filter sock on my drain.

But what do you mean on the outlet of my skimmer?

 

[Maxi]

When I turn it on, a bunch of bubbles start, and I think its from the pump.

 

[Maxi]

Actually, looking at them closely, they look more like really tiny particles.

 

[rort]

I dont believe that the bubbles should be started from your MagDrive. I have used 3 of them before and never had that EVER! I might look into getting it replaced or repaired as it might be from that but get that check with others on this board first!

 

[ludnix]

Can you post some pictures of your setup?

 

[phenom5]

I would add a Tee with a ball valve to your return line, and divert some water back into the return section of your sump. You may be getting micro bubbles from your drains, and the mag 5 is moving too much water through your sump (10g, correct?) too quickly.

 

[Maxi]

I posted this on the equipment forum. They told me my skimmer has to develop a film inside, its breaking in. The bubbles have reduced.. I'm guessin they have to drain threw the night so the filter sock can get it.

Thanks guys.

 

[silverking]

what kind of plumbing do you have going from the mag to the tank? make sure connections are tight at both ends as this can easily cause bubbles if loose

 

[reefergeorge]

If you have the mag in a 10 gallon sump. The water is probably moving too fast for the bubble traps to work. They just get sucked through.

 

[reefergeorge]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13216155#post13216155 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by phenom5
I would add a Tee with a ball valve to your return line, and divert some water back into the return section of your sump.

That's very inefficient. You can just add a gate/ball valve to the output of the pump. It will lower your wattage, and make the pump work less.

 

[mm949]

might have a bad glue joint causing air to venturi thru the hole

 

[Maxi]

This only started happening when I added the skimmer. Some people are telling me that the needle wheel skimmers take a couple days to stop blowing bubbles. So I guess I'm going to wait until then.. if it doesn't work I'll let you guys know