The new PVC will create bubbles. Once you get things rolling and the insides of the pipe get a chance to "slime" up a bit, I think your bubbles will go away. Great job, and again, thanx for the attention to detail!!! 
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Krish
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Looking good again Joey. Charlie is right about the bubbles. You usually have to develop/build up some slime/sludge in the pipes to cut down on the bubbles. It will go away eventually. I had the same problem on a closed loop I made on my old setup. I took in down 10 minutes after running it for the first time because the pump I used sounded like a freight train passing by. I was already at the end of my witts fighting hair algae that I took the whole thing down completly and didn't start it back up again until this summer. Nevertheless, I had the same bubble issues as you are experiencing and Marc (at Melev's reef) said that was usualy the problem with having to develop a bit of slime. Good luck on the rest of your construction of your ACRYLIC TANK!!! (LOL) I'll be looking out for some more of your progress. Take care.
Scooterman
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Sounds like you did a better job than me, I just cut the PVC then dry fitted everything allowing the PVC to go the full dept inside the fittings, then primed & glued as one unit. The only thing I did was clean everything inside and out best I could, also removed any burrs after the cuts. I just love the looks of such clean water in a tank, if only we could keep it that way huh!
Krish
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I know what you mean Scooter...That's why I've got "cold feet" and hesitating on adding fish. I know once I add some bio-load, things will never be the same. (LOL) My cousins Fiance' asked if water was in my tank the other night...And then she says, "Oh yeah, I see the water moving on the top" (LOL)
charlie said:The new PVC will create bubbles. Once you get things rolling and the insides of the pipe get a chance to "slime" up a bit, I think your bubbles will go away. Great job, and again, thanx for the attention to detail!!!
This is good to know Charlie.One less worry for me!
krish75 The second I turn the pump on I got drenched due to temporary piping coming out of the 90deg connector.
I just had to tape themto continue the test. :lol: :lol: Scoot I was not able to push the the fitting in the manifold at full depth but I guess it will hold. And yes you were right about the clear water. I try to go over and over the pic appreciating how clear that water is.
Thanks all for the support and encouragement.
Stay tune!
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Krish
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Ummmm.....I'm waiting!
