air bubbles

[dat673]

Is it better to have alot of bubbles flowing in your tank for your fish.

 

[haynchinook334]

Depends on the fish IMO.

 

[phillydog1958]

Depends on the fish IMO.

i agree. some fish naturally prefer fast flowing, river-like water, while some prefer still pools.

 

[haynchinook334]

i agree. some fish naturally prefer fast flowing, river-like water, while some prefer still pools.

Or higher temps then compared to lower temp waters. Or, i just use it to break surface area.

 

[dat673]

I have Dovii's a jack dempsey, and a red tiger mot all in a 55 gallon tank

 

[Lupin]

It's not necessary. That's really up to you but bubbles don't really produce oxygen. It's the gas exchange by surface movements it creates that does.

 

[Red Terror_86]

what would you suggest for increasing air flow and surface disruption? i run two FX5's in my 130 gallon but i dont think they quite cut it, they filter very well, but the out flow isnt as strong as i would like it to be.

 

[Knowdafish]

You can also use a powerhead

 

[Greg31]

so an air stone and air pump wouldnt really help alot?

 

[tcarswell]

so an air stone and air pump wouldnt really help alot?

Im sure it would help a lot if you got the right air stone and pump. But in that price range you almost might as well get a powerhead.

However I don't understand how two FX5's on a 130 doesn't supply enough surface agitation. Cant you adjust the outlets higher towards the water surface?