I really don't think bubblers, bubble walls etc are in any danger of causing oxygen saturation or gas bubble disease in our aquaria for the simple reason that the oxygen through osmosis would move to the less oxygenated air around the aquarium. If liquid oxygen were mixed in the aquarium, or pure oxygen were injected in an effort to raise the Dissolved Oxygen DO then it would have to be monitored closely. But a situation that would come closer to affecting us This is super saturation , this is why it needs to set for about 24 hrs after filling to out gas let some of the oxygen cross into the air Carol.
That's true, Carol. The more risky things are not to disturb the water enough after putting it in since it comes from higher pressure in the tap and filters that take air in directly from the outside. Just watch out if you see lots of tiny bubbles sticking to stuff. Theres not too much chance of us having too much oxygen in our aquariums I have one of these and it is designed to add oxygen to the water and have never had a problem.
Since our aquariums are not sealed just the simple things we do are not going to add enough oxygen to be concerned as excess will cross into the air around us. Those tons of tiny bubbles that come after waterchanges are not something to worry about for any reason. We have them show up in EVERYone of our tanks after we change the water and go on with business as usual. You could seriously put a line from an oxygen tank into your aquarium on full blast and other than making a mess with splashing water all you would accomplish is possibly reaching saturation point.
Once water has its saturation point of anything it will not hold more, it will bleed off the surface as quick as it needs to. Super saturation is a problem when it comes to nitrogen, but not a saturation in the water, it is a saturation in the human body.
It causes a disorder known as 'bends' for divers who are too deep and come up to the surface to quickly. I found some really interesting information last paragraph states bubblers could not add enough o2 to be a problem. Although the whole article is very interesting. Below is quoted from The recommended minimum dissolved oxygen requirements are as follows: Cold water fish - 6 mg per litre Tropical freshwater - 5 mg per litre Tropical marine - 5 mg per litre It is worth bearing in mind these values are minimum requirements for healthy growth, tissue repair and reproduction.
Supersaturation requires pressure. In almost 30 years of fishkeeping using a well, I have never had any problems from this. I mean tiny bubbles that continue to stick. Not just after a water change. I was referring to the type of filter that blows air from the outside in the form of tiny bubbles that stick to absolutely everything permanently.
They're really annoying. Click to expand I am a science nut. I can guarantee you that there is no way to supersaturate oxygen or anything else in an aquarium. As mentioned above, pressure or drastic changes to such things as temperature is generally required to achieve supersaturation.
But in an open system such as an aquarium, any movement at all on the surface will immediately release all the oxygen above the saturation point. This has been a very interesting read. I've considered adding a small bubble wand in my 10 gallon tank that is a natural planted tank. I was told different things when it comes to doing this. Some say that it will drive off all of the CO2 I don't inject it yet others, like some of the people in this thread, said that it will add some CO2 back to the water.
What do I believe? I do have an Aquaclear 20 in that tank but the flow has greatly been reduced since my betta does not like strong currents.
The filter is only used for mechanical filtration as well as some circulation. Would it be a bad thing to add a small bubble wand to the tank along with keeping the filter in there too? It is important with water circulation to move the water at the bottom of the aquarium to the top, which displaces the aerated surface water down into the tank.
Filters go a long way toward increasing oxygen in the water, as they cause water movement at the surface where oxygen exchange occurs. Filters should take in water at the bottom of the tank, and release it back into the aquarium at the surface, thus distributing oxygenated water throughout. Make sure your current filter is operating at full capacity.
Often, the underlying problem is simply a badly clogged filter that is no longer moving much, if any, water through it. All that is needed in such cases is a good filter cleaning. More water movement always increases oxygenation. Add an additional filter or replace the existing filter with a higher capacity unit, if necessary. Other options are using a powerhead, putting a spray bar on the outlet of the filter, or using airstones.
In a pond, the addition of a fountain will do wonders for aerating the water. Anything that moves the water at the surface, or splashes it through the air will increase oxygenation as well. In a pond, the water circulation needs to move all the water throughout the pond from bottom to top, to avoid low oxygen areas of stagnant water. Another common cause of low oxygen is often found in conjunction with overstocking.
The more fish you have, the more waste they produce! Excess waste, clogged filters, and algae overgrowth all can cause decreased dissolved oxygen as well as a lowered oxygen-carrying capacity in the aquarium.
Breakdown of detritus and waste by the bacteria in the aquarium gravel uses a large amount of dissolved oxygen. A thorough tank cleaning that removes debris from the gravel will turn that around, and good ongoing maintenance will help prevent the problem from reoccurring. Although it is not a common occurrence, live plants can be a cause of low oxygen in an aquarium.
When they are exposed to light, all plants use carbon dioxide CO 2 and give off oxygen O 2. Adding some sort of aeration device to your tank is not the only way to increase its oxygen content.
Another simple way to up the oxygen concentration in your water is to add live plants to your tank. Like aquarium fish, plants go through the process of cellular respiration, converting carbon dioxide into oxygen that is available for breathing. An interesting fact about having live plants in your tank is that while your fish may die from lack of oxygen, your plants could die from lack of carbon dioxide.
This makes live plants and aquarium fish the perfect duo — they provide what the other needs to survive. Having live plants in your tank while providing adequate circulation and aeration for your fish can be tricky. Aquarium plants tend to do best in tanks with low water flow because they may be uprooted by water that moves too quickly. You should also avoid placing plants too near your water heater because it could damage them. While many factors play a role in keeping your fish healthy, aeration is one of the most important.
Properly aerating your aquarium allows your fish to breathe properly, which is essential for good health. The devices most commonly used to increase aeration in fish tanks are filters, power heads, air stones, and aerating decorations. Use whatever combination you like to provide your fish with the oxygen they require.
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