Micro Bubbles

[TwoBrownDogs]

How do I get rid of all the micro bubbles I have in my tank.

I am running 1 FX5 1 Cascade 1500 and a Aqua clear 110 power head w partal under grave filter in a 6x2x2 tank.. It driving me CRAZY

 

[CHOMPERS]

You'll have to figure out what is causing them. If your canister has a spray bar, that is the most likely culprit. The HOB filter will do it too if your water level is low. If it is from the UGF lift tubes, get different riser caps. The newer styles trap most of the bubbles inside.

Lastly, if there are high levels of dissolved organics, there will be more bubbles.

 

[Jgray152]

Common issue with the Fluval Fx5. Not saying this is the cause in your tank but considering you have a Fx5 which is prone to this issue, remove any filter fiber/foam/pads from the center baskets and see if they go away. If the issue stops, then you can replace clean filter pads in the center baskets but you need to keep on the maintenance every month or two.

Another possibility if you are mechanicaly inclined and if you have the proper tools;
High PPI foam use on the outside of the baskets

Information on Micro Bubbles issue.
http://innovationlandscaping.com/fx5/knownissues.html

More through explaning here
http://www.innovationlandscaping.com/fx5/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=6

 

[Dr Joe]

Or you've got an air leak on the inlet side of the FX5 (sucking air into the filter)

 

[Jgray152]

^ If this was happening, he would have lots of noise in the Fx5. Trapped gases in the Fx5 find it very hard to get down to the impeller so "usually", atleast I have never experienced any trapped air, where there is air in the canister, to be pumped out by the impeller.

I don't find this to be a possible cause.

Just a FYI that I have observed through the study of the filter and during operation.