Problem with flipper

[williamng]

Hi guys

I bought a flipper but the weird thing is at the LFS the bubbles moves in small bubbles and slowly dissolve. For mine, the bubble is stuck at the bottom and will only move when it become a huge lump of air.

Why is it like this?

[luenny]

Hi William,
Could be there's something there causing it to stuck. Take it out and clean it and see if it still happen or not.

[Aeon]

It is caused by friction. The flipper needs regular cleaning. Had used it for a 2 ft DIY CO2 tank many years ago. The disolution rate is so-so and the need for regular cleaning make it a no-no.

Just take it apart, soak it in a tray/plate of bleach solution for 5 mins. Take out and scrub with soft tooth brush.

[tawauboy]

is the flipper new?
if so, wait for a few days and see if the co2 still accumulate into a huge bubble.

[evolim83]

I think if you have ensured that the flipper is in upright position, and the problem still persists, then give it a few days for the colonization of bacteria.
Once the colonization begins on the flipper, the slimy deposit should aid the movement of the co2 bubbles.

[williamng]

Guys

The flipper is 2-3 days old. Yesterday i observe that there is 1 small bubble breaking from the large bubble. Hopefully everything will be fine in a week's time.

Thanks!