My Son's BioCube has bubbles everywhere

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Gumby

Member
Its true there are bubbles everywhere?!?!?!? All over the rocks, corals, etc. The water level is good as I check it when i get home everyday. what the heck is going on?

Also,There is some sizable green algea building up on the sand but I am sure that its there because the white light has only been on for a week and its brand new. I think I may turn it down some and slowly raise the amount of time that it is on. The tank has been running for 3 months with only the actinic on, we had some electric issue that are now resolved and the white light is now working.

So, if you can help with bubbles, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks.
 
ScubaDrew

ScubaDrew

Well-Known Member
check your water parameters - the bubbles are probably from a type of algae that is growing. biocubes are tough to maintain water parameters, which causes the algae to grow.

post back your results.

Drew
 
nstiesi

nstiesi

Member
Is it clear bubbles over brownish/red algae, or is it brown or green bubbles?

Its either cyano as it releases gas by-product (clear bubbles), or bubble algae. As far as I know the fix for both is the same: nitrate and phosphate reduction, and time. If I am wrong someone more experienced than me should correct me, lol.
 
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ZAPCOnj

Active Member
try and post a pic. it's easier to try and ID the problem and give advice.

Here are some questions for you:

what are your water readings
when was your last water change?
are you running a skimmer?
if so when was the last time you cleaned it?
have you tried to RAISE the water level in chamber 3 a little higher?

post up your answers and hopefully we can help you out!
 
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