Does any one use bubble bars or airstones. Advantages/disadvantages?

jecarl2 · 11/06/2006, 09:11 PM

I am using a bubble bar, do I need it? If so what are is advantages or disadvantages?

Brenden · 11/06/2006, 09:27 PM

No. Water surface agitation will do much better and look better.

jecarl2 · 11/06/2006, 09:31 PM

So...would it be best to remove it or not?

reefredy75 · 11/06/2006, 09:38 PM

I would think you would get alot of microbubbles

Dubbin1 · 11/06/2006, 09:53 PM

It will also cause tons of salt creep. Remove it!

11/06/2006, 09:11 PM	#1
jecarl2 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near Memphis Posts: 121	Does any one use bubble bars or airstones. Advantages/disadvantages? I am using a bubble bar, do I need it? If so what are is advantages or disadvantages?

11/06/2006, 09:38 PM	#4
reefredy75 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Big D, Texas Posts: 179	I would think you would get alot of microbubbles __________________ ReefRedy75 A reef tank has a way of making any job a low paying job! Current Tank Info: 140 gal SPS, ASM skimmer PM sump/fuge 2x 250 MH 10K XM 220w VHO actinic icecap ballasts

11/06/2006, 09:27 PM	#2
Brenden Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 224	No. Water surface agitation will do much better and look better.

11/06/2006, 09:31 PM	#3
jecarl2 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near Memphis Posts: 121	So...would it be best to remove it or not?

11/06/2006, 09:53 PM	#5
Dubbin1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 11,540	It will also cause tons of salt creep. Remove it!