Air Stone

[shanshan51]

Hi There,
I am yes a newbie and put an airstone in my tank. I read on the suggestions and tips that air is not needed. Is this true? Can someone elaborate?

 

[ophiura]

It is typically not used in saltwater...even in freshwater it is generally not needed. I am assuming you have filtration and water movement. These are oxygenating the water (esp to have surface aggitation).
Airstones can cause a variety of issues. In tanks without corals it is in large part due to having a lot of salt creep where the bubbles hit the surface. In tanks with corals, microbubbles could cause issues.
But overall it is really not necessary for anything.

 

[shanshan51]

yes I have a pyramid protein skimmer and a regular filter. I also have 3 powerheads by hydor? the round ones koralia 2 and 2 koralia 1's.

 

[jstdv8]

just make sure the koralias are causing some ripples on the surface of the tank and you should be getting your needed oxygen.

 

[coralreefer]

actually, airstones can cause more harm than good. They can cause micro bubbles which can damage your fish's gills

 

[shanshan51]

Awesome thank you all for your help. I removed my airstone and angeled one of the koralia's to ripple the top while the other two still point downward.

 

[geoj]

Originally Posted by coralreefer
http:///forum/post/3200554
actually, airstones can cause more harm than good. They can cause micro bubbles which can damage your fish's gills
So you have lost fish because of micro bubbles?