Gel capsules used in diy root tabs causing foam!

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I've used osmocote diy root tabs using ice in the past and have gotten good results. But yesterday I used osmocote with gel caps and now there are multiple bubbles or foam forming on the surface! What do I do? The livestock are fine but the foam is bothering me. Does the foam harm the fish in the long run? Please help.
I know the gel caps are the culprit here because I threw in an empty gel cap in the first pic and foams are starting to form. IMG_20210405_170715.jpg
 

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It is possible that you accidentally trapped air in the capsule, and as it’s dissolving, it’s releasing the air bubbles.

I would say it’s fine for now, just keep an eye on the livestock.
 
I understand that bubbles forming on the surface is a sign of protein in the water. What were the capsules made from? Could be gelatin? Youd probably want something plant based instead
 
It is possible that you accidentally trapped air in the capsule, and as it’s dissolving, it’s releasing the air bubbles.

I would say it’s fine for now, just keep an eye on the livestock.
Thank you for your reply. I don't think it's because of the trapped air cuz a single size 00 gel cap can only hold so much. Plus I poked holes in them before dosing it to the tank.
 
I understand that bubbles forming on the surface is a sign of protein in the water. What were the capsules made from? Could be gelatin? Youd probably want something plant based instead
It does say vegetarian on the label.
 

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Well the ingredients sound ok... So you say you've taken an empty capsule and placed it in some water and it has produced the foam/bubbles?
Yes I did that to find out that osmocote wasn't the problem.
But the thing is once you turn the filter off, the foam bubbles will dissapate after 5-10 mins. The gelatin capsule is actually not letting the air bubbles (from the air pump) to pop as freely
 

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