I would look at other solutions than using more and more geometry. Try a solution with Maya Dynamics and Fluids to get the look you want. I am sure there must be one out there fro bubbles in liquid/fluid. I am the same we need screens of about 640x480 to be able to crit or look at, these are far too small to make out anything.

Mayaniac, lol @ the Little Britain quote. Just dont try to sell your body to pay your bills