air stones.

[jay0705]

Ok why are air stones the red headed stepchild of sw? lol if seen multiple post where there use is not reccomended, why?

 

[flower]

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Originally Posted by jay0705 http:///t/397367/air-stones#post_3541597
Ok why are air stones the red headed stepchild of sw? lol if seen multiple post where there use is not reccomended, why?


Hi,

Something about micro bubbles getting trapped in the gills of the fish. But I read that an air line with no stone is okay...but be prepared for the salt creep if you go that route. I run two airlines in both of my tanks (no stone) because I keep seahorses.

 

[jay0705]

Hmm I ve heard the creep is an issue

 

[silverado61]

I've tried airlines both with and without air stones. You get salt creep with both but for some reason with air stones you get more salt creep.

 

[jay0705]

Its got to be the added bubbles. They must carry the salt into they air more efficiently. I use a bubble wand in my big tank bc I just like the look.the creep is there but its comparable to the creep I get from my filter.

 

[gemmy]

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Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/397367/air-stones#post_3541610


Hi,

Something about micro bubbles getting trapped in the gills of the fish. But I read that an air line with no stone is okay...but be prepared for the salt creep if you go that route. I run two airlines in both of my tanks (no stone) because I keep seahorses.
That's a myth. Gas bubble disease is not caused by bubbles from an airstone.

 

[flower]

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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///t/397367/air-stones#post_3541626
That's a myth. Gas bubble disease is not caused by bubbles from an airstone.


LOL...It seems every time I turn around, something I have believed for what feels like centuries turns out to be a myth... or just misinformation.

I thought gas bubble disease was a seahorse problem (nothing to do with the gills).... are you saying that fish are not affected with tiny bubbles getting caught in the gills...and is there a disease actually called "gas bubble disease" that affects fish as well, can you explain better for me?

 

[jay0705]

i could never figure out why they were bad lol. The ocean is full of surf and bubbles as the tides churn. Lol I thought maybe I was just missing something lol.

 

[beaslbob]

I though the original skimmers were powered by air stones.
Must be my immagination.
LOL

 

[gemmy]

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Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/397367/air-stones#post_3541644


LOL...It seems every time I turn around, something I have believed for what feels like centuries turns out to be a myth... or just misinformation.

I thought gas bubble disease was a seahorse problem (nothing to do with the gills).... are you saying that fish are not affected with tiny bubbles getting caught in the gills...and is there a disease actually called "gas bubble disease" that affects fish as well, can you explain better for me?
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/388998/air-stones-cause-gas-bubble-disease-fact-or-myth

That thread has some good articles.

 

[flower]

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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///t/397367/air-stones#post_3541662
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/388998/air-stones-cause-gas-bubble-disease-fact-or-myth

That thread has some good articles.


I read that thread...but it doesn't tell me what gas bubble disease is in a fish.

 

[jay0705]

Old skimmers did use stones. I believe they were wood, due to finer bubbles lol

 

[gemmy]

http://www.petmd.com/fish/conditions/cardiovascular/c_fi_gas_bubble_disease#

http://www.ultimatereef.com/articles/bubble/

It is caused by drastic temperature swings or the over-saturation of oxygen in the water. The over-saturation of oxygen does NOT come from air bubblers.