Small amount of bubbles... ok or no?

boveia · 02/01/2018, 06:57 PM

I installed 2 bio wheel filters in my aquarium and the 2nd one that I installed is causing some micro bumbles. Is this a big deal?

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AlSimmons · 02/01/2018, 08:16 PM

No worries... To tell you the truth, I actually try to promote the inclusion of micro bubbles. Not scrubbing, more like wave action.

boveia · 02/01/2018, 08:18 PM

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No worries... To tell you the truth, I actually try to promote the inclusion of micro bubbles. Not scrubbing, more like wave action.

Awesome!! Thank you

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ReefNomad · 02/02/2018, 06:06 AM

As long as you don't see the micro bubbles becoming pockets of trapped air underneath your hard corals, you should be fine. Some corals don't tolerate that well, including fungia and other plate corals.

ReefkeeperZ · 02/02/2018, 07:27 AM

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As long as you don't see the micro bubbles becoming pockets of trapped air underneath your hard corals, you should be fine. Some corals don't tolerate that well, including fungia and other plate corals.

same with gorgonians and sponges, most shallow water corals tolerate bubbles extremely well, think of the surf. a lot of people consider bubbles unsightly, my wave maker when it hits maximum power sucks a small vortex down and chops some air into the water, I like it. (probably hard on my pump though)

ReefkeeperZ · 02/02/2018, 07:28 AM

i'm curious why you added the HOB if you have a sump?

boveia · 02/02/2018, 08:48 AM

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i'm curious why you added the HOB if you have a sump?

Just for extra filtration

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rvareef · 02/02/2018, 08:57 AM

I would add some more tangs and the bubbles should go away

boveia · 02/02/2018, 08:59 AM

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I would add some more tangs and the bubbles should go away

Really? Or is that sarcasm?

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rvareef · 02/02/2018, 09:01 AM

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Really? Or is that sarcasm?

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is that a 65 gallon?

boveia · 02/02/2018, 09:02 AM

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is that a 65 gallon?

It’s a 110 with a rs200 sump

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TokiHacker · 02/02/2018, 10:21 AM

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It’s a 110 with a rs200 sump

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....

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Regal (Blue) Tang

Minimum Tank Size

180 gallons

this isn't even for two....

Naso Tang

Minimum Tank Size

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Yellow Tang

Minimum Tank Size

100 gallons

ReefkeeperZ · 02/02/2018, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by boveia

Just for extra filtration

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fair enough

ReeferNoob4ever · 02/02/2018, 02:31 PM

I would be less concerned about bubbles and more concerned about that aptasia!!

boveia · 02/02/2018, 02:33 PM

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I would be less concerned about bubbles and more concerned about that aptasia!!

I didn’t know it was big deal. How do I get rid of it?

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ReefkeeperZ · 02/02/2018, 02:57 PM

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I didn’t know it was big deal. How do I get rid of it?

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kalkwasser paste, a few small ones are no big deal but given time they easily become several hundred large ones and a thousand small ones.

swiftvision · 02/02/2018, 06:20 PM

I thought BIO wheels were a big NO NO for a reef??? and only suitable for freshwater tanks.

I've never seen one used on this site and it's weird to have on top of a sump. Add it to the sump then.

And those poor fish! Dude, you get ONE tang, maybe, at only 100 gallons. (1) Regal tang needs 200+ gallon tank.

Your tank has got serious stocking issues. This isn't personal opinion, it's just the way it is.

boveia · 02/02/2018, 06:29 PM

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I thought BIO wheels were a big NO NO for a reef??? and only suitable for freshwater tanks.

I've never seen one used on this site and it's weird to have on top of a sump. Add it to the sump then.

And those poor fish! Dude, you get ONE tang, maybe, at only 100 gallons. (1) Regal tang needs 200+ gallon tank.

Your tank has got serious stocking issues. This isn't personal opinion, it's just the way it is.

First of all I’m getting another tank probably 600+ gallons so I assume they are ok while they are small.
I got the bio wheel idea from the guy at LFS. He has 2 of them on his reef tanks and they seem to be doing really well. I don’t see how additional filtration would hurt any aquarium.

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ReefkeeperZ · 02/02/2018, 06:35 PM

bio-wheels wont hurt. it's from the "nitrate farm" fear.

it's just surface area for bacteria to grow, and the extra splashing adds oxygen. the floss/carbon insert does what floss and carbon does.

I don't personally like them because they tend to cause an incredible amount of salt creep. but over all functionality there are more efficient filters, sure if you wanna pay to run them, they can't hurt, might help.

boveia · 02/02/2018, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefkeeperZ

bio-wheels wont hurt. it's from the "nitrate farm" fear.

it's just surface area for bacteria to grow, and the extra splashing adds oxygen. the floss/carbon insert does what floss and carbon does.

I don't personally like them because they tend to cause an incredible amount of salt creep. but over all functionality there are more efficient filters, sure if you wanna pay to run them, they can't hurt, might help.

Thank you for your input

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rvareef · 02/02/2018, 06:50 PM

how many biowheels are you planning on stocking your 600 display with, thatll be a lot bubbles but you can get some more tangs?

boveia · 02/02/2018, 06:53 PM

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how many biowheels are you planning on stocking your 600 display with, thatll be a lot bubbles but you can get some more tangs?

Pretty sure this site is made for people to help each other. Seems like your pretty set on just trying to be a jerk. Thanks for whatever kind of helpful input you have shared but I would appreciate if you would stop posting on this thread. Thanks

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fijisrfr · 02/02/2018, 08:09 PM

Sarcasm is a fools last resort.

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boveia · 02/02/2018, 08:16 PM

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Sarcasm is a fools last resort.

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Agreed

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rvareef · 02/03/2018, 06:48 AM

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Agreed

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I pity da fool

02/01/2018, 06:57 PM	#1
boveia Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 51	Small amount of bubbles... ok or no? I installed 2 bio wheel filters in my aquarium and the 2nd one that I installed is causing some micro bumbles. Is this a big deal? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/02/2018, 07:28 AM	#6
ReefkeeperZ Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 392	i'm curious why you added the HOB if you have a sump? __________________ insert witty catchphrase here

02/02/2018, 02:31 PM	#14
ReeferNoob4ever Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NM Posts: 523	I would be less concerned about bubbles and more concerned about that aptasia!! __________________ Get a life! Current Tank Info: 20gL mixed reef, 10g mixed reef w/nem & clown, 5g NPS & harlequin

02/02/2018, 06:20 PM	#17
swiftvision Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 179	I thought BIO wheels were a big NO NO for a reef??? and only suitable for freshwater tanks. I've never seen one used on this site and it's weird to have on top of a sump. Add it to the sump then. And those poor fish! Dude, you get ONE tang, maybe, at only 100 gallons. (1) Regal tang needs 200+ gallon tank. Your tank has got serious stocking issues. This isn't personal opinion, it's just the way it is. __________________ 100 Gal Cube Reef 8 Gal Nano Reef Current Tank Info: 8 Gallon Nano Reef and custom 100G cube reef

02/02/2018, 06:35 PM	#19
ReefkeeperZ Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 392	bio-wheels wont hurt. it's from the "nitrate farm" fear. it's just surface area for bacteria to grow, and the extra splashing adds oxygen. the floss/carbon insert does what floss and carbon does. I don't personally like them because they tend to cause an incredible amount of salt creep. but over all functionality there are more efficient filters, sure if you wanna pay to run them, they can't hurt, might help. __________________ insert witty catchphrase here

02/01/2018, 08:16 PM	#2
AlSimmons Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: California Posts: 2,482	No worries... To tell you the truth, I actually try to promote the inclusion of micro bubbles. Not scrubbing, more like wave action.

02/02/2018, 06:06 AM	#4
ReefNomad Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 130	As long as you don't see the micro bubbles becoming pockets of trapped air underneath your hard corals, you should be fine. Some corals don't tolerate that well, including fungia and other plate corals.

02/02/2018, 08:57 AM	#8
rvareef In Memoriam Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 664	I would add some more tangs and the bubbles should go away

02/02/2018, 06:50 PM	#21
rvareef In Memoriam Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 664	how many biowheels are you planning on stocking your 600 display with, thatll be a lot bubbles but you can get some more tangs?

02/02/2018, 08:09 PM	#23
fijisrfr Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 594	Sarcasm is a fools last resort. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk