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Bubbles

Discussion in 'Freshwater General Discussion' started by WarthogWilly, Jul 30, 2009.

  1. WarthogWilly

    WarthogWilly Thread Starter New Member

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    why do I have so many bubbles on the top of my water, seems to be getting worse and worse just started yesterday, now today the whole thing is all skimmed over, there not like soap bubbles, there like the tiny little air bubbles, just billions of them, is this normal???
     
    WarthogWilly, Jul 30, 2009
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    cooltow1 Member

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    Dissolved organic compounds in the water
    My need to do more water changes
    It the same tking that a protein skimmers take out of a salt water set up

    Rick
     
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  3. James0816

    James0816 New Member

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    Lack of surface aggitation. An organic film will develop over time when there is little to no surface aggitation to displace it. The bubbles are getting trapped by it. What kind of filter are you using? If canister...adjust your spray bar.

    Another way to do it is using an air stone. I turn mine on for a few hours in the evening since I am using CO2.
     
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