bubbles

[carman]

:notsure: :notsure: :notsure: our tank has been set up for 4 years and we just recentley started using ro water insted of di and now we have lots of tiny bubbles on the rock that will float to the top but each time one goes to the top there is one to replace it we have never had this problem before any ideas as to why this is happening

 

[bot587]

bubble algae i would bet!

 

[salty cheese]

Originally posted by Bot587
bubble algae i would bet!
Did you read the post?

It sounds like it might be oxygen, I remember reading some post about that happening but there was never an explanation as to why it happens, only that it was not something to worry about.

 

[neubrant]

I have the same problem. no idea what causes it. Very anoying.
Anyone out there have advice?

 

[carman]

well i still have the bubbles and the only thing i can think of to do is move my power heads around im getting more every day

 

[n2deep]

Did you ever sell your 100 gal tank?

 

[dragonboy]

Hmm... could it be that you have reach the nitrogen gas cycle. Where your bacteria has turn nitrate to gas.

 

[carman]

n2deep sorry it has taken so long to reply been realy buzzy yes we still have the tank and all but we do not want to break it up

 

[n2deep]

Could I have your e mail address. The other one did not work.

 

[carman]

n2deep our email address is carman@pldi.net where do you live