May 05, 2019
Kevin Bottin
wrote
hello, i have been trying to figure out my 250 ext for about 2 months now (well past the break in period). it creates a lot of micro bubbles in the sump and they flood every compartment and the display tank. a few people have suggested to take off the silencer. tired it, and it creates a full siphon, bringing in the bubbles from the skimmer into the sump.
tried it with the silencer installed. same issue. lot of micro bubbles
i have no idea what to do at this point.
tried it with the silencer installed. same issue. lot of micro bubbles
i have no idea what to do at this point.
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5 Answers
May 06, 2019
Carlos
agent
wrote
Are you running cabon? Microbubbles usually have more to do with your water chemistry than the skimmer itself.
May 06, 2019
Kevin Bottin
wrote
no carbon.
is there any video on how to properally install this skimmer to produce no microbubbles in sump? it appears to be just sucking the water + bubbles out of the skimmer base.
is there any video on how to properally install this skimmer to produce no microbubbles in sump? it appears to be just sucking the water + bubbles out of the skimmer base.
May 07, 2019
Carlos
agent
wrote
Please run carbon in the system as micro bubbles are usually a sign of water interference. Carbon should slowly clear it up and allow the skimmer to go back to normal.
May 07, 2019
Kevin Bottin
wrote
interesting! ill give it a shot, thanks for the responses =]
Feb 15, 2021
Eric Jan van Gemeren
wrote
Did you get this solved? If so, can you please share how you did it? I have the same problem.
FWIW, I don't think running carbon makes a difference - I am (and always have) run Carbon media and have not seen any improvement.
FWIW, I don't think running carbon makes a difference - I am (and always have) run Carbon media and have not seen any improvement.