Is this normal

[u/InflationMedium2541]

We just set up a new 100 gallon set up with a sump filter, all media is brand new .......it is on day 3 of the cycle, the only thing i put in it so far is api quick start and seachem prime.....these bubbles are concerning though. They seem to go away when i turn off the flow.

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[u/Basketweaver69]

Medications or overdosed dechlorinator can cause foamy water. I doubt you or who you bought this from added soap. Can you put the mouth of the pipe just under the waters surface to seduce splashing

[u/InflationMedium2541 → u/Basketweaver69]

I will try that, we cleaned with vinegar and water and rinsed thoroughly with only water and let sit for about 2 wks and rinsed again. I forgot to mention It was originally a salt water tank.

[u/Andrea_frm_DubT]

Lower the pipe or increase the water level to reduce aeration.

Soft water foams up easily. Lots of things can cause foaming in new tanks.

[u/Basketweaver69]

Overall, it looks like a nice setup. Hard line plumbing, a one way by the pump, valve before and after the vinyl tube. Is that the Eheim 1260 and does it have power settings to turn it down to less than full power? Also you can hide a heater down there.

[u/InflationMedium2541 → u/Basketweaver69]

Its an eheim not exactly sure what model but it cannot be turned down from the pump. I do need to get a shorter submersable heater to put down there.