Eshopps sump question

[Dartfrog1]

I have the Eshopps rs-200 3rd gen Sump and it has 2 filter socks but I only want to run one or none but when I do I get a ton of micro bubbles anyone else run into this problem. When I put both socks in I don't see any micro bubbles in the DT. Thanks

 

[1WildBill]

Watching. I bought the same Sump, it will be here Friday.

 

[TheAquarian]

I have the Eshopps rs-200 3rd gen Sump and it has 2 filter socks but I only want to run one or none but when I do I get a ton of micro bubbles anyone else run into this problem. When I put both socks in I don't see any micro bubbles in the DT. Thanks

Can you post a photo of the sump setup?

 

[Dartfrog1]

I capped off one drain as I only needed one for my 75gal tank.

 

[TheAquarian]

To answer your question about the micro bubbles, I’m sure it’s the drop of the water without the filter socks causing the bubbles. Maybe you could diy a panel that would allow the water to gently fall into the resivour?
I have that same tank, I’m running a Herbie overflow which uses a primary and an emergency overflow. A nice faisafe to have. I just plumbed the return over the back wall of the tank.

 

[1WildBill]

You could fill the intake section with live rock rubble too.

 

[TheAquarian]

LRR is an option but a large amount fo rock would be out of the water.

 

[Dartfrog1]

To answer your question about the micro bubbles, I’m sure it’s the drop of the water without the filter socks causing the bubbles. Maybe you could diy a panel that would allow the water to gently fall into the resivour?
I have that same tank, I’m running a Herbie overflow which uses a primary and an emergency overflow. A nice faisafe to have. I just plumbed the return over the back wall of the tank.

Yes, I figured that out just checking to see if there's anyone out there that has the same sump and maybe figured out a DIY fix.

 

[1WildBill]

I will let you know on Friday. That’s when i’ll Start cycling my tank.

 

[Jamie chappa]

Same issue here. My solution was to cut up a filter sock and replace that material with the mesh brs sells for diy tank covers. This gave something for the water to fall down if that makes sense. If needed I can snap a pic tonight when I get home.

 

[Dartfrog1]

A picture would be great. Thanks

 

[Jamie chappa]

 

[Dartfrog1]

It looks like you sewed it to the sock frame?

 

[Jamie chappa]

Yes. I did. The frame had holes from the felt material I just used those.

 

[Scott chilton]

throw a piece of acrylic with holes drilled through it over filter sock holes. so u get a trickle

 

[Forsaken77]

Another option, and what BRS did, was take a piece of Lifeguard Aquatics Aquamesh filter pad, because it's stiff and holds its shape, and use it as a baffle after the drain hits the water. I would use the fine version though if you want to trap all bubbles, but it may clog faster. Just have it go from top to bottom all the way across and the water will flow through it.

From what I've read of their reviews, even the fine is pretty coarse and not good at trapping debris. You could try the coarse but some bubbles may get through. It's not a good mechanical filter pad, which is what you're looking for.

I'll link you to the page... HERE

 

[bruiser22]

Another option, and what BRS did, was take a piece of Lifeguard Aquatics Aquamesh filter pad, because it's stiff and holds its shape, and use it as a baffle after the drain hits the water. I would use the fine version though if you want to trap all bubbles, but it may clog faster. Just have it go from top to bottom all the way across and the water will flow through it.

From what I've read of their reviews, even the fine is pretty coarse and not good at trapping debris. You could try the coarse but some bubbles may get through. It's not a good mechanical filter pad, which is what you're looking for.

I'll link you to the page... HERE

 

[bruiser22]

I have the Eshopps rs-200 3rd gen Sump and it has 2 filter socks but I only want to run one or none but when I do I get a ton of micro bubbles anyone else run into this problem. When I put both socks in I don't see any micro bubbles in the DT. Thanks

 

[Dartfrog1]

I bought the medium lifeguard pad and cut it to fit it works ok and cuts down on the micro bubbles but I went back to running filter socks just like how clean they keep my tank and sump.