micro bubbles

[Arsenal11]

:mad2: Anyone have any idea on how to get rid of these, I have so much water coming in with 4 drains that the micro's are getting all the way across the sump & coming out the returns.

[chadfarmer]

do you have baffles in the sump


filter sock

[Arsenal11]

yes its a ecosystem 3616

[Arsenal11]

http://www.4coral.com/images/Products/EcoSystemFilter.jpg

[ramtheory]

try putting a foam block between the baffles before your return you can find some at MS or Andys not sure on Beldts this is my last line of defense for micro bubbles.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/67441sump1.JPG

[ramtheory]

don't laugh at my ASM that was hour after putting it in. Now it looks like a chew spit cup.

[Arsenal11]

dennis, ill try that, thinking i got way 2 much coming in, eco site says 1200 gph max & i got 3550 going out so i guess thats what is coming in or close 2 it. thinking of maybe adding a megaflow 4 sump with live rock no bioballs & splitting the drains between the 2.

[Arsenal11]

what model is the asm?

[chadfarmer]

with that sump either the bio balls stop the bubbles or you have to slow down the water

[kentrob11]

A sponge block is about the only way you're going to fix that is that style of sump. Typically you'd want 2 or 3 baffles minimum with that kind of flow....

[geoxman]

timber wolf over skoal!!!!!!!

[ramtheory]

timber wolf

[ramtheory]

kurt ASM-G2 you would need a custom job, hook up with kent to build you one then buy about 4 recirc needle wheel pumps for it.

[stlouisguy]

try this and its cheap I use quilting bunting you get at michaels about 20% cost of fiber filter

put it after the plant chamber at that baffle. Bubbles gone

[Arsenal11]

quilting bunting? just go to michaels & ask for that?

thanks

[ramtheory]

the nice part about the sponge block though is you can keep reusing it. I ring it out in a bucket of saltwater every water change.

[ramtheory]

Originally posted by ARSENAL11
quilting bunting? just go to michaels & ask for that?

thanks

or doll stuffing :lol: I used it in box filters for years

[Arsenal11]

can i just tear a couch cushion open & use that:lol:

[ramtheory]

Originally posted by ARSENAL11
can i just tear a couch cushion open & use that:lol:

check for embedded cheetos and rinse in RO :thumbsup:

[stlsaltwater]

I have the same sump....Have u tried to run the return down then up???
i run a iwaki MD rlt 70 1500 GPH max on a 200 Gal tank

[Arsenal11]

return down then up?

[stlsaltwater]

sorry, down into chamber then u up half way or so...
and if u put the u tubes in ur returns that will help too!

[Im Lon 2]

Originally posted by ramtheory
you would need a custom job, hook up with kent to build you one then buy about 4 recirc needle wheel pumps for it.
Then send me Pic's :D

[skhle]

bubbles, are they bad, I have a Filstar xp3 for chem, carbon etc... randomly it blow bubbles in to the tank, if it bad how do I correct this? Thanks

[Arsenal11]

not bad just unwanted for water clarity.

[stlouisguy]

There is an area in Michaels (probably walmart and target also) in the sewing department. There is bags of stuff that you use to fill dolls, pillows, etc that is exactly the same stuff as we buy as filters at a fraction of the cost

[sr71]

ARSENAL11,

Sent you the email about the er 12-1. also you pm box is full.

[Arsenal11]

Micro's gone, tried the sponge block, 4 to be exact, still getting them so i went ahead & bought a 2nd sump from Beldt's today (chris thanks for the great deal) & split the drains & now no bubbles:rollface:

[kentrob11]

Heh- I was going to say that for what you prolly paid for the ecosystem you wouldn't go with another sump but heck...whatever works! I forgot about the quilting bunting- That stuff works really well and it's cheap to boot....Glad to see you got it squared away....micro bubbles are annoying!

[Arsenal11]

just added a 2nd kept the ecosystem, added a mega flow 4 sump its really quiet & has a nice media drawer for floss/carbon or whatever. & gives me another place for a protein skimmer.

[kentrob11]

ya know we're all waiting for pics :-)

[Arsenal11]

Man ill try thats some tight quaters under there now.

[kentrob11]

I'll bet!

[stlsaltwater]

u tubes 10 bucks.....eco system sump 300 bucks or more????

Money tree....priceless

I wish i could get another sump that would be sweet!

see, money does solve problems

[Arsenal11]

This Money tree comes from working 6-7 days a week 10hrs day.

[Nanook]

Originally posted by ARSENAL11
This Money tree comes from working 6-7 days a week 10hrs day.


Get thee off to bed you slacker!!














































:lol:

[zt444a]

Originally posted by ARSENAL11
This Money tree comes from working 6-7 days a week 10hrs day.

Seems like the perfect time for some lawyer or doctor jokes...

:p