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CHOMPERS
06-14-2009, 09:49 PM
I'm setting up my first scrubber, and I'm having some unexpected problems. I definitely have enough flow but the water is flowing down the screen like the flow is low. Secondly, the water comes down in such a torent that it is causing a bunch of bubbles in the sump. It is currently fresh water for testing but the tank will be salt water when I get the bugs worked out. The bubbles will be more of a problem then. :cry:

I need help. Any ideas?
CHOMPERS
06-14-2009, 09:50 PM
Another problem I'm having is my pictures aren't loading. :?
CHOMPERS
06-14-2009, 10:25 PM
One more attempt at uploading pictures...
CHOMPERS
06-14-2009, 10:30 PM
pic problem solved :P

This one is when the screen was sanded and I switched to a Mag7 from a Mag5(the screen is 4.5" across).
CHOMPERS
06-14-2009, 10:33 PM
And this is the full system. The display tank is a 30g with a 10g sump. It is plumbed for silent operation but the water flowing off the screen makes quite a bit of noise.
SantaMonica
06-15-2009, 12:52 AM
The problem is the slot is too wide for the screen. Replace that screen with 2 layers of plastic canvas from the sewing store. Rough the material up so it feels like a cactus first.
CHOMPERS
06-15-2009, 09:46 AM
Will do. Thanks.