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01-16-2007, 10:25 PM
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Let's Hug It Out .......!
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CPR Bak pak Micro Bubles
I have a CPR bak Pak and have the MJ1200 Mod, also Moded with 2 airstones and now i am having trouble with Micro bubles in the tank i have bought the internal buble trap and it didn't help any thoughts?
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01-16-2007, 10:31 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Pismo Beach, CA
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MJ1200 is pretty strong isnt it? That seems too strong Id think. Dont they come with 600-900s? I have a rio on there, and now after fiddling enough with my cup, its working well. I also have Bio-Bale in mine.....
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115g 36x36x20 cube (2) Tunze 6080s Warner Marine AS200 Skimmer Radium 400w SE 20k W/ 400w Ice Cap ballast
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01-16-2007, 10:49 PM
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To Boldly Reef ...
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Maryville, TN
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Mine uses the MJ 1200. I had trouble with microbubbles when I first set it up. After it broke in it quit, however, whenever I change the SG or add chemical to the tank it causes the bubbles to come back. Are you using any additives? Is your fresh SW the same SG as the tank? Do you notice if the bubbles are worse at times and then seem to get better?
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They have two settings .... stun and kill ... It'd be best not to confuse them!
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01-16-2007, 10:54 PM
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Let's Hug It Out .......!
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i'll be honest with you after i set everything up i just got frustrated with the bubbles and didn't let it run have you done any mods? are u using the venturi?
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01-17-2007, 12:27 AM
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Underwater Coral Farmer
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Borneo
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I let mine run with the 1200 no air stones and adjust the air vale on the air intake closer to open to get the bubbles to stop.  |
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01-17-2007, 12:37 AM
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Let's Hug It Out .......!
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i just cant stand the sound w/ the venturi
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01-17-2007, 12:42 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Pismo Beach, CA
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Shoulda asked everyone for their reviews lol.
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01-17-2007, 12:55 AM
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Let's Hug It Out .......!
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got it for free that was the only review i needed
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01-17-2007, 01:46 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2006
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I'll give you a review on that.. Free is good.
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01-17-2007, 02:16 AM
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Underwater Coral Farmer
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Borneo
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you get uesd to the sound.
I have been meaning to get a rio 800 for it b/c it pisses off my gf.
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01-17-2007, 02:18 AM
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Underwater Coral Farmer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jflip2002
MJ1200 is pretty strong isnt it? That seems too strong Id think. Dont they come with 600-900s? I have a rio on there, and now after fiddling enough with my cup, its working well. I also have Bio-Bale in mine.....
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What rio pump do you have and how would you rate it for noise?
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01-17-2007, 04:22 AM
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Crawfish
Join Date: May 2006
Location: san diego, ca
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I have a cpr with a m1200 and it took about a week for the bubbles to go away. No air stone or mod done It works well but like it has been said the noise is bad. I have gotten used to it but the future wife hates is. Does anyone no how to quiet them down?
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01-17-2007, 11:23 AM
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To Boldly Reef ...
Join Date: Jul 2004
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As for noise, it's a noisy skimmer. Always has been for me and I have never seen any "mods" out there for making it quieter. As for the bubbles, I had them for about 4 days then they dissappeared. They ususally reappear for a day or so after each water change if I don't get the SG of my new water close to the tank water, and if I add any additives to the tank. Otherwise the bubbles tend to calm down and quit after 1-2 days.
I am using the venturi on the MJ 1200 and it is noisy, but I have gotten used to it. From what I have heard and personal experience HOB skimmers all have varying degrees of problems with microbubble generation. If you want to eliminate it totally (including with water changes and additives) go with a sump and in sump skimmer.
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They have two settings .... stun and kill ... It'd be best not to confuse them!
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01-17-2007, 11:24 AM
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To Boldly Reef ...
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PS, I'm not running any airstone mods.
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01-18-2007, 05:14 AM
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Crawfish
Join Date: May 2006
Location: san diego, ca
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nope me either is is bone stock works great just a little noisy
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