LFS & Airstones
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funkysean5
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I had the same question.
reefkprz
Active Member
bubbles arent really harmfull to SWfish, they just dont do nearly as much for your tank as a good powerhead will, and if the flow in a tank isnt right can actually reduce oxygen exchange by trapping protiens on the surface of the water reducing the rate of gas exchange at the surface.
aztec reef
Active Member
Originally Posted by metweezer
http:///forum/post/2791137
Why do some LFS use airstones in their tanks when bubbles are supposedly harmful to SWF?
MYTH....
Bubbles are not harmfull to saltwater or any body of water, they actually assist in oxygenation..same as powerheads, the only difference is the GPH ratio and the jet-strem.
The only time i would consider micro-bubbles to be bad..is when water is polluted in proteins,impurities,nitrogeous compounds, and when turbulance is limited, thus becoming toxic to marine organisms. especially fish with gills..
the reason why LFS still uses them is, oxygenation economics..
http:///forum/post/2791137
Why do some LFS use airstones in their tanks when bubbles are supposedly harmful to SWF?
MYTH....
Bubbles are not harmfull to saltwater or any body of water, they actually assist in oxygenation..same as powerheads, the only difference is the GPH ratio and the jet-strem.
The only time i would consider micro-bubbles to be bad..is when water is polluted in proteins,impurities,nitrogeous compounds, and when turbulance is limited, thus becoming toxic to marine organisms. especially fish with gills..
the reason why LFS still uses them is, oxygenation economics..
globaldesigns
Member
bubbles don't harm fish, but they just might irretate them and the corals.
shrimpi
Active Member
Honestly, I think they do it to make it look better.
When I first got my SW tank .. everyone wanted to know why I didnt have a bubbler or a bubble wall.. like its the most coveted thing for someone who Looks at tanks.. not those who own them
I do have bubblers on backup in case the power goes out (cause I cant find powerheads that are battery powered) but thats just precaution because I live in florida.
Jess
When I first got my SW tank .. everyone wanted to know why I didnt have a bubbler or a bubble wall.. like its the most coveted thing for someone who Looks at tanks.. not those who own them
I do have bubblers on backup in case the power goes out (cause I cant find powerheads that are battery powered) but thats just precaution because I live in florida.
Jess