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left my house to get a video of my tank over flowing with clouds only happens after having return pump on for some time IMG_2576.jpeg
 

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2nd that it Looks like the return pump is running dry...
 

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left my house to get a video of my tank over flowing with clouds only happens after having return pump on for some time IMG_2576.jpeg
Often these aio units come with undersized pump. Assure nothing is blocking the pump intake . If not, pull pump out and run in a bucket of water and see how weak or strong the pump is running
 

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