Tiny Bubbles

[MadReefer]

Lately it appears my canister is getting air in somewhere. The spray bar is sending out many tint bubbles. It happens every 30min or so. Makes the tank look cloudy. I tried taking the filter down and setting up again no luck. I also shook it to get air out of it still no change. Anyone know why this may be happening?
Thanks

 

[mott768]

What brand is it? If it's a fluval what worked for me was using the surface skimmer and putting the spray bar low in the tank after a day or 2 it stopped.

 

[cmsurfr22]

i actually have a surface skimmer for a fluval if you want it i can bring it to the meeting if your going or if you're close you are welcome to come by and pick it up. LMK

 

[MadReefer]

It is a Rena Filstar XP3. Can any surface skimmer work? I have the bar as low as it can go. I would have to locate extra pieces to make it lower.

 

[mott768]

I have mine about a 1/2" above the sand

 

[lithivm]

I also have the XP3, you have to make sure that the return u-tube is submerged. Also if your using the gate valve on the return also submerge it. Mine was doing the same thing I ended up getting rid of the valve and submerged the return as much as I could.

 

[MadReefer]

Thanks for the info. But I think I am missing a piece. The tube and spray bar are only down about 2.5" that is a far as I can get it. I must be missing some type of extension.