Why does everybody hate bubbles?

Drachs · 12/06/2007, 04:19 PM

I keep seeing anti-bubble references and I'm just curious as to why they're so bad.

meco65 · 12/06/2007, 04:27 PM

Corals do not like the bubbles, some coral will die if exposed to air, there flesh will melt, and air can cause salt creep.

jcpatella · 12/06/2007, 04:43 PM

They're an eye-sore. A million little bubbles get in the way of viewing the livestock you work so hard to support! Plus, it also makes it difficult to focus the camera for that perfect shot.

NirvanaFan · 12/06/2007, 04:48 PM

they are unsightly.

steven_dean17 · 12/06/2007, 04:50 PM

BUBBLES!!!!BUBBLES BUBBLES BUBBLES!!!!!!!BUBBLES!!!!!I LIKE BUBBLES, just kidding! "Finding Nemo moment"

acrodave · 12/06/2007, 04:51 PM

most people think they need them to put o2 in the water .that is untrue skimmers do that and surface agitation is the key

BangkokMatt · 12/06/2007, 04:51 PM

Also, its not a natural look. Generally, in reefs, you don't get a proliferation of bubbles coming from a small source.

Acillaton · 12/06/2007, 05:07 PM

Mini bubles makes a salt water looks kinda dirty IMO

joeychitwood · 12/06/2007, 05:10 PM

It is impossible to take decent photos of your critters with mini-bubbles in the water.

t-bone2 · 12/06/2007, 07:31 PM

yeah there are no bubbles in the ocean

Jareth · 12/06/2007, 07:51 PM

Tiny bubbles....
In my wine....

I dont know the rest.

I dont want em for salt creep, I clean the top to my tank once a week or so. But right now I have to use an airstone cause I cant put my lights over a bare tank & need something to help in gas exchange. Once the new lights are on though, its out.

joeychitwood · 12/06/2007, 08:20 PM

The amount of oxygen diffusion due to an airstone is small compared to the amount which occurs at the water/air surface interface. You should use a powerhead to cause water movement at the surface. Unless your tank cover is 100% air tight, which is amost impossible, there will be plenty of oxygen in the air at the surface.

12/06/2007, 04:19 PM	#1
Drachs Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Moline, IL Posts: 140	Why does everybody hate bubbles? I keep seeing anti-bubble references and I'm just curious as to why they're so bad.

12/06/2007, 04:43 PM	#3
jcpatella Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 814	They're an eye-sore. A million little bubbles get in the way of viewing the livestock you work so hard to support! Plus, it also makes it difficult to focus the camera for that perfect shot. __________________ Dogs - Man's best friend; entropy's greatest catalyst. Current Tank Info: Biocube 8 on the way!

12/06/2007, 04:50 PM	#5
steven_dean17 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: scott depot wv. Posts: 601	BUBBLES!!!!BUBBLES BUBBLES BUBBLES!!!!!!!BUBBLES!!!!!I LIKE BUBBLES, just kidding! "Finding Nemo moment" __________________ The Dali Llama is my "Ommmmmboy" Current Tank Info: 75gal. reef

12/06/2007, 04:51 PM	#6
acrodave REEF NERD Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryville tn-- work in knoxville Posts: 4,187	most people think they need them to put o2 in the water .that is untrue skimmers do that and surface agitation is the key __________________ Peace,Dave Superman puts on Tim Tebow pajamas when he goes to bed The Heisman as a sophomore nuff said Less technology more biology Tattoos are the only art you can take to the grave Current Tank Info: 26gal bow,20gal mantis tank/fuge150wHQI,20k AB Seio 620 maxijet1200x's 2 on a wave maker. all sps

12/06/2007, 04:51 PM	#7
BangkokMatt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Krung Thep Posts: 3,100	Also, its not a natural look. Generally, in reefs, you don't get a proliferation of bubbles coming from a small source. __________________ I've spent a lot of money on booze, women and fish. The rest I just squandered. Current Tank Info: 150g sps Reef (now FOWLR after a devastating crash due to chiller) , 2x400w MH (Icecap ballast, Lumenmax 2, Reeflux 12k SE), Deltec AP701, Grotech Tec III, Chiller, 2 x Tunze 6101, 1 x 6205 (+ m/c), bla bla

12/06/2007, 04:27 PM	#2
meco65 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,603	Corals do not like the bubbles, some coral will die if exposed to air, there flesh will melt, and air can cause salt creep.

12/06/2007, 04:48 PM	#4
NirvanaFan Reef Ninja Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,280	they are unsightly.

12/06/2007, 05:07 PM	#8
Acillaton Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CT Posts: 430	Mini bubles makes a salt water looks kinda dirty IMO

12/06/2007, 05:10 PM	#9
joeychitwood Schrödinger's Mod Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,488	It is impossible to take decent photos of your critters with mini-bubbles in the water.

12/06/2007, 07:31 PM	#10
t-bone2 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: wrong end of the stick Posts: 577	yeah there are no bubbles in the ocean __________________ It's all smoke and mirrors Current Tank Info: 210gal becoming reef 90 reef going away

12/06/2007, 07:51 PM	#11
Jareth Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 199	Tiny bubbles.... In my wine.... I dont know the rest. I dont want em for salt creep, I clean the top to my tank once a week or so. But right now I have to use an airstone cause I cant put my lights over a bare tank & need something to help in gas exchange. Once the new lights are on though, its out. __________________ ------ 92 Gal Corner Bowfront Build in process

12/06/2007, 08:20 PM	#12
joeychitwood Schrödinger's Mod Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,488	The amount of oxygen diffusion due to an airstone is small compared to the amount which occurs at the water/air surface interface. You should use a powerhead to cause water movement at the surface. Unless your tank cover is 100% air tight, which is amost impossible, there will be plenty of oxygen in the air at the surface.