Aqua Maxx HOB 1 Skimmer Producing Micro Bubbles....Please Help!!!!

[ReefRDude]

I have had my My Aqua Maxx Hob 1 skimmer for a little over a month now and have been really happy with it until this weekend. This thing started producing micro bubbles. Up until now the water has been crystal clear. I did notice it started right after I had to re-glue/ re putty some corals that got knocked over. Could this be the problem and if so, I am assuming it will go away. Any advice is appreciated.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Hmm did any thing change as far as how the water leaves themskimmer or enters the tank water column?

 

[ReefRDude]

Hmm did any thing change as far as how the water leaves themskimmer or enters the tank water column?

Hey Rev, No still same enter and exit. I do have a piece of filter pad underneath the return to cut down on water reentry bubbles and I did change it out to a new piece. it all started right after that but i have tweaked it and tweaked to try and get it to stop w/ no luck.

 

[seareefrun]

I owned a CPR skimmer that did the same thing and what I did was take a fine mash chemical sock and cut it down to fit the end of the return like a lantern mantel so the inch or so of the end can bulge. A heavy duty rubber band will hold it in place. It get's dirty over time but easy to clean.

 

[RaysReef]

I have the same skimmer and there isn't a way to dial it in. You only adjust the built-in skimmer cup. I would check your air inlet venturi I have to clean mine every month because it gets calcified *clogged*. This can change the water level and pump out micro-bubbles into your display.

 

[mfinn]

I have had my My Aqua Maxx Hob 1 skimmer for a little over a month now and have been really happy with it until this weekend. This thing started producing micro bubbles. Up until now the water has been crystal clear. I did notice it started right after I had to re-glue/ re putty some corals that got knocked over. Could this be the problem and if so, I am assuming it will go away. Any advice is appreciated.

There are some chemicals that will make skimmers do bad things.
Might want to try some carbon.