Air Bubbles Under DSB!!!

hurrifan · #1 07/03/2002, 09:33 PM

I can see thousands of air bubbles trapped under my DSB. Why is this, how can I prevent it, is it harmful, is it the sign of something??? I release the bubbles, but they always come back. I have all normal parameters and no algae currently. My temp has been running high (84), but I just set up a new chiller. I run 3 400w 10k with sctinic VHO 12. Any help?

Randy V · #2 07/03/2002, 09:50 PM

Bubbles in a dsb can be a sign that things are working properly. Gasses are one end product of the denitrification process. My opinion.

Ogitrev · #3 07/03/2002, 09:51 PM

I dont use a DSB, but from my reading about them, I think they are Nitrogen bubbles. They shouldn't hurt anything. If they are nitrogen bubbles, it means that your DSB is doing its job by turning the nitrates into nitrogen gas. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

HTH,
- Tom

Ogitrev · #4 07/03/2002, 09:53 PM

well, it looks like Randy beet me to it!

turtlespd · #5 07/04/2002, 12:31 AM

Bubbles are a good thing..it means it working

paul