Bubble wand or not

[GeneralGoldeneye]

Is it necessary to have a bubble wand in a saltwater tank??? I see a lot of tanks that don't have them

[gm72]

I think you may have answered your own question. I have, like you, seen lots of SW tanks without one, so it can't be necessary.

[GeneralGoldeneye]

True but I guess what my question is are the tank and fish healthier with one?? What would the purpose of one be if its not neccery... I just fig its a common thing to have in a tank but it seem that I am seeing more and more tanks with out them.. I would rather not have one

[MonkeyPox]

Bubble wands are used to agitate the surface tension with air and promote the CO2/O2 exchange. They also serve a secondary function of increased water flow.

They do have their use, but there are quite a few other ways to stimulate the surface. Most saltwater tanks have wet/dry filters, skimmers, HOB filters, etc... which renders a bubble wand pointless.

They also have a short shelf life as they get clogged, etc... fairly easily. I've never used one on my salt tanks and don't really know anyone who does. I wouldn't recommend it.

[GeneralGoldeneye]

Bubble wands are used to agitate the surface tension with air and promote the CO2/O2 exchange. They also serve a secondary function of increased water flow.

They do have their use, but there are quite a few other ways to stimulate the surface. Most saltwater tanks have wet/dry filters, skimmers, HOB filters, etc... which renders a bubble wand pointless.

They also have a short shelf life as they get clogged, etc... fairly easily. I've never used one on my salt tanks and don't really know anyone who does. I wouldn't recommend it.

I have a canister filter that hangs on the back of the tank so I guess that would break the water tension enough right?? So i can just turn off my bubbler

[Only Registered Users Can See Links.]

[Only Registered Users Can See Links.]

[MonkeyPox]

I have a canister filter that hangs on the back of the tank so I guess that would break the water tension enough right?? So i can just turn off my bubbler

[Only Registered Users Can See Links.]

[Only Registered Users Can See Links.]


I would, yes.

[GeneralGoldeneye]

I would, yes.

Thank you thumbs2: Makes my day

[unleashed]

You also want all of the surface agitated. When looking straight down, if it looks like you are looking through glass, add a power head which will churn up the surface

[GeneralGoldeneye]

You also want all of the surface agitated. When looking straight down, if it looks like you are looking through glass, add a power head which will churn up the surface

I don't have a power head yet... I planed on getting it when I pick up some coral and other stuff. So i may leave it on till then

[MonkeyPox]

You are fine without a powerhead. That tank isn't so wide that you need additional surface agitation.

[AABatteries]

Quick question, why are you running a HOB filter when you have LR?

[MonkeyPox]

Quick question, why are you running a HOB filter when you have LR?

I run extra filters on all my LR tanks. Personally, I've found it to be a pain to try and judge how much LR to add for complete filtration- I've always added far more then I needed to and that was an expense.
Also, having an additional filter is great for both mechanical filtration and in case you ever need to run carbon.

[GeneralGoldeneye]

Quick question, why are you running a HOB filter when you have LR?

because I don't know no better I'm a noob to saltwatter.... Fig it would help in the process of cycling

[Kyle]

Probably for circulation. I ran one on my 10g for that reason and also I had a Pad in there to help with my phosphates

[GeneralGoldeneye]

also I only have 2lb of live rock and a 8lb dry rock