Another Hagen question: bubbles escaping

[Plantasia]

It's been 3 days now since I hooked up my system and the bubbles are STILL not going though the ladder! I checked all the connections, the tip appears to be in place. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm wondering if I have the output end at the correct level on the ladder (there's the first level, near the base, the second a little further up then the third one a little above that). I started with a DIY mix since I thought the packets looked too old (1/4 tsp yeast, tsp baking soda and sugar to the suggested level in the canister).

For the time being I rigged a piece of plastic to catch the bubbles before they reach the surface--hopefully this helps somewhat. Also, the bubble production seems fairly slow -- is this normal?

 

[Lotus]

So, it's producing bubbles, but they're not going up the ladder, is that what you're saying? Sorry, I just want to make sure

 

[Plantasia]

Exactly, they're just going right to the top.

 

[Lotus]

The tip is facing towards the rungs of the ladder, right? It shouldn't matter how high or low on the ladder the tube is placed.

There's a nice picture of it set up here: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=8981&N=2004+113779 (click to make it larger)

 

[Plantasia]

Yup--that's how I have it set up, facing the rungs as the directions indicated. I don't know what the problem is

 

[Plantasia]

OK, I finally figured it out – I pulled it out to make sure I did have it locked in correctly (I was so sure!), and it wasn’t—I had it in the wrong place so I fixed it and except for the occasional stray bubble they’re bubbling right into the ladder. I guess it’ll take some time though for them to flow smoothly, right? I’ve read that it takes a few days for a slime coat to build that facilitates bubble movement.

 

[Lotus]

Yes, it takes a couple of days, then they should flow smoothly. Glad you worked out the problem.