29g Aeration

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I have a 29g tank which is currently housing a breeding pair of Angelfish (they just started a week ago). I have been wondering about this for a while, but finally got the proper motivation...

I keep my waterline a bit low (about 1 1/2" below trim), because I do not have an airpump to use on the tank, and I still want to provde the proper oxygenation. The filter I am usng is a Whisper 30-60 (rated for up to 60g). I noticed that after my Angelfish's first spawn, that some of the eggs were getting knocked off of the filter tube intake that they were layed on because of the extra current the filter's output makes when the water level is lowered.

I am basically wondering, can I raise my water level up? What is necessary oxygenation for a 29g (I keep the temp at around 82-84F)? I'd like to fill the tank up to the trim, but I don't think that would work...


Anyone?
 
Bump... someone please. Is a HOB filter rated for up to 60g enough aeration for a 29g if the water is filled to the trim line?
 
Most people it seems hate the look of an airstone and don't even use any. I personally love the airstones. I used to never use airstones though with tanks totally fulled, nothing happened to my fish.

Plus once they hatch and their alive for a few weeks, just add the airstone again.:)
 
I don't have any airstones for this tank...


So, should I be fine filling the water to the top of the trim?
 
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