Does this produce micro bubbles in the tank? I am using the fil star xp-L now and it produce tons of micro bubbles.
1468625
So most everyone sees these bubbles as a problem? I miss them having switched from a pair of simple power filters. I have the eHeim intake on one end of the tank and the output dumping down into a bubble wand for a long strand of lots of bubbles. The fish - tetras, mollies, platys, loahces - tend to congregate on the intake side of the tank. Not cool?
1468626
The only time that i have seen bubbles is after i cleaned the filter and the air that was trapped inside the filter is working it's way out. This only lasts a very short time, after that there's nothing but water.
1468627
No it does not produce microbubbles. If you get air in the canister, there will be some bubbles until the air finally clears out of the canister.
1468628
IMO ... I angle the output stream toward the glass so it bounces back into a bubble wand and I get a nice mix of different bubbles sizes and speeds. BUT it's not the same style I think you and I both like - the tiny ones a $35, over-the-edge power filter produces. And I like having the carbon for more clarity. So I am thinking about putting one back on for the bubbles and the carbon.
1468629
Ive been using this Eheim filter for about a year now with no micro-bubble problems. Only get bubble for a very short time during start up after cleaning and re-filling the unit.
1468630
No, it does not. I have four running Eheims in two different tanks. When it is first set up, it purges quite a bit of air, but that only lasts for about 2-5 hours.
170200
This machine makes a large amount of bubbles. It does have a wired remote control so you can control the amount of bubbles and how long it stays on. But if you leave it on constantly it will produce possibly too much bubbles.
2026250
its always good to have extra air bubbles. you can vent some air. also as the unit weakens with age you still will have plenty of air. also if you use a long air bubble airator you need the volume. good luck its a great unit and quiet.
699348
good question, I believe the cavitating bubbles will not work the same. I am guessing here, nevertheless I put straight into machine and stir frequently
243751
I just poured mine right in the front--there is actually what looks like a "fill line" on the inside if you look closely.The machine is fantastic!! I have had many bubble machines in my home day care career and none made as many bubbles as this one!
1535512
Take a sample of the water in a clear glass. If it clears from the bottom up, it is air bubbles, no worries. As the unit is used the trapped air will flush out. If it clears from the top down then it is debris. This should not happen. I would think that after flushing the system once and you still find debris, there is something wrong.
2154117
Yes, I do as well. I am not sure where it comes from, I know that I wash my bowl once a week. Maybe the pump causes air bubbles to build from the water flowing. Not really sure why....
963568
I'm getting the bubbles too, I was so excited to try out this product, but now I'm frustrated because the bubbles show up each time. Has anyone figured out why this happens? Are there ways to prevent it? I know it's the Gelous because it does not happen when I don't use this product. I'm doing thin coats & I'm not shaking the bottle.
1251890
No, not if you use it according to the instructions. You should really determine the cause of your bubble algae and what ever you do, don't real the bubbles in your reef.
281872
Well, if you want a LOT of bubbles it will be perfect.. It has four outlets so you could easily have four aquariums going. I have a 60-gal tank and it is more than enough.. And super quiet.. I would suggest getting it.. You can upgrade your tanks and never need additional equipment.
247145
Hi yes that happens you also get bubbles in the line. I used it for a little less than a month and then I got an error reading.
993156
OMG, the shield is unbelievably loud. we put little tabs of the thick double stick pressure tape all around the underside of the rim of the bubble. We obviously left on the peel away plastic on the one side of the tape(the side that comes into contact with the metal). unfortunately I can't post a photo here but they were little tabs going all around the rim, I would say every 2 inches. it pretty much completely eliminated the noise. I will try to post a picture in the item description in the next 24 hours because I don't have the machine here.
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before answering how much water is in the tank and how dirty are the animals living in the tank. I'l using the XP-M for one rather large and dirty red eared slider - and it does great job. Its a little overkill for a breeders tank (holding about 30 gals of water). I went overkill so I would have to clean as often.
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The unit works great - except for one thing. The pop-up indicator is useless - if you keep it tightened the air cannot escape and the tank won't completely fill. If you loosen it to allow the air to escape it doesn't work and all of a sudden you have black/grey water spewing out. The best way is just to remove it and keep a close eye on the level of waste (not TOO close or you'll get an eye full!!) The pneumatic tires are great, but do not come with air in them. Make sure you put air in before you use the tank.
1037795
NO, but we have not tried. We do know you can not use the regular cheep bubbles. To get the best results, always use the bubble recommended for machines.
89791
My first one did the same thing. I thought it was planned obsolescence. After the second one failed, I realized that the error was mine. Now I NEVER, repeat, NEVER let it run dry. Doing so lets the impellers run without lubricant (the bubbles liquid) and this is damaging. Nowadays, when the bubble liquid gets near the bottom, I change bottles. This means losing four or five table spoons of liquid but the device doesn't fail. I'm on the fifth or sixth set of batteries and it is still running fine. Hope this helps. GEW
170197
When I was using it, I was able to leave it on for 3-5 hours no problem. However, I was using it in bursts. For a constant use, you will need a steady bubble supply. I do want to warn you though, this will produce A LOT of bubbles. I can't image using this in a mall. I was using it for rave-style parties and it did the job quite well. It will also leave a very slippery mess on the floor, especially if using it all day long. This might be a liability you might want to avoid. Or look into a machine that produces much less bubbles.