Aquamaxx HOB-1 Bubbles in tank - not micro.

[wagohn]

Hello all,

I recently fitted a HOB-1 to my 30 gallon tank. I like the skimmer except that the water returns carries a LOT of good-sized bubbles into the tank. The skimmer has been in place for 3 weeks now.

Its the new version with the 'bubble plate'. I've read about the expected micro bubble but these are not them. These are largish, and a stream. Kind of reminds me of the stream you see from those plastic aquarium toy divers. And they're constant.

Is this normal? Here is a still-shot and the bubble stream is circled yellow.

Any suggestions welcome. Thanks!

312812

[jrp1588]

Why do you have it outputting so deep into the tank?

[wagohn]

Why do you have it outputting so deep into the tank?

No particular reason. I've tried it with different lengths, makes no difference as I still get lots of bubbles returned to the tank.

[jrp1588]

Actually, I just noticed mine does the same thing. I have the stock tube in there, with the 90 pointing towards the back of the tank. It's completely unnoticeable unless you look for it.

[wagohn]

... It's completely unnoticeable unless you look for it.

Mine isnt - its a constant stream of large bubbles that not only makes noise but also creates a'splash zone' of dried salt all over the LED fixture and skimmer mount.

[jrp1588]

You could try using the shorter tube, and angling the output so that it hits just below the water line.

[wagohn]

You could try using the shorter tube, and angling the output so that it hits just below the water line.

Thanks, tried that but the gurgling / bubbles are still there.

I'm perplexed because the HOB-1 has numerous reviews of being super silent and bubble free. I replaced my remora with the HOB-1 and must say the remora was far quieter and absolutely zero bubbles.

[ksed]

That is a common problem with that skimmer.I have the same issue.

[ksed]

http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx_HOB_1_Hang_On_Back_Protein_Skimmer_w_Bubble_Stopper_Hang_On_Venturi_Needle_Wheel_Protein_Sk immers-AquaMaxx-UJ11511-FIPSHONW-vi.html
ou have to purchase the bubble stop separate.

[oseymour]

I recently sold mine. It took about 2 months for the bubbles to stop.

[wagohn]

Thanks. Looks like a bubble stop should be fairly easy to rig up. I will play around a little. Thanks

[wagohn]

Thanks. Looks like a bubble stop should be fairly easy to rig up. I will play around a little. Thanks

I took a 2" piece of pvc pipe and an old powerhead spre-sponge and hey presto! Bubble stop!

Reduced bubbles by 90% and something I can certainly live with. Not sure about 'back pressure' issues if the sponge clogs. Tomorrow I will add the 90 degree elbow so that my attempt follows the retail design a little more closely (second pic).

Thanks all - much happier now. The salt spray from the popping bubbles was the biggest pain.


312868
312869