microbubbels from circulation pump 2 (RSM 130)

[Jeffry83]

I have a Red Sea Max 130 for 3 weeks now and i replaced the regular skimmer with the Tunze 9002 skimmer,but today when i shut off the skimmer and circulation pump 1,i noticed that the micro-bubbles where still coming through pump 2 (one of the left).I thought it was my Tunze 9002 that was causing it,but it's the pump,can this be solved?Or will it calm down with the bubbles in time?

[Jeffry83]

nobody?

[redseasteve]

Try the bubble trouble-shooting on www.redseamax.com
If you are getting bubbles from the circulation pump then it is almost certainly due to a restriction in the filtration. Ensure the filter comb is in its lowest position, that the mechanical media is cleaned regularly, and let me know if you have added any non-Max std media as this is often the cause.

[Jeffry83]

I have recently discovered that the micro bubbles are probably the cause of algae,the aquarium is starting up for 3 weeks now and the algae explosion has begun since last week,when there is no light there are almost no bubbles,but when the light has been on after a few hours the bubbles are there 10 times more.And i only use the white thin pad to remove dirt that comes of the living stones.

[redseasteve]

This is possible but you should definitely check that the bubbles are not being caused by a restriction of water through the system. The filter inlet comb should be in its lowest position and should be kept clean, and the felt pad & foam need washing regularly. I'm sure everything will settle down after a while.