Bubbles on the surface?

njudson · 04/21/2018, 09:09 AM

Getting some bubbles on the surface of my tank the last few days that I have not seen before. Anyone know what might be causing these? Recent changes include adding a skimmer last week, moving the tank about a month ago and adding some astrea snails + zoa frags.

Skimming seems like the obvious answer because that's a foam process but its not throwing bubbles into the tank so far as I can see.

tthouston · 04/21/2018, 10:18 AM

The Reef tank or FOWLR tank always had water current flow 24/24, I don't know why the bubble in your tank can stay in one spot?

RobZilla04 · 04/21/2018, 10:44 AM

This is a pic of the DT right?

If so you need more surface agitation. You can try directing the surface flow toward the overflow.

njudson · 04/21/2018, 10:49 AM

Yes this happening on each side of my DT. New flow pattern recently - went from a traditional pump on the side wall to a gyre on the back. I'll trying aiming my returns differently thanks

04/21/2018, 09:09 AM	#1
njudson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 610	Bubbles on the surface? Getting some bubbles on the surface of my tank the last few days that I have not seen before. Anyone know what might be causing these? Recent changes include adding a skimmer last week, moving the tank about a month ago and adding some astrea snails + zoa frags. Skimming seems like the obvious answer because that's a foam process but its not throwing bubbles into the tank so far as I can see. __________________ Barebottom Nano Radion Pro Icecap 1k Gyre Icecap K1 Nano Skimmer Ocellaris pair / Potter's Angel / BTAs, Zoas and Montis Current Tank Info: IM Nuvo Fusion Lagoon 25

04/21/2018, 10:44 AM	#3
RobZilla04 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 1,857	This is a pic of the DT right? If so you need more surface agitation. You can try directing the surface flow toward the overflow. __________________ 90g Mixed Reef

04/21/2018, 10:49 AM	#4
njudson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 610	Yes this happening on each side of my DT. New flow pattern recently - went from a traditional pump on the side wall to a gyre on the back. I'll trying aiming my returns differently thanks __________________ Barebottom Nano Radion Pro Icecap 1k Gyre Icecap K1 Nano Skimmer Ocellaris pair / Potter's Angel / BTAs, Zoas and Montis Current Tank Info: IM Nuvo Fusion Lagoon 25

04/21/2018, 10:18 AM	#2
tthouston Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 128	The Reef tank or FOWLR tank always had water current flow 24/24, I don't know why the bubble in your tank can stay in one spot?