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03-04-2012, 06:39 AM
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air stone?
"Newbie question" should I be running an air stone in my Salt water tank? I currently have 2 power heads rippling the surface of the tank water and am using a protein skimmer HOB. I have a glass top covering most of the top, but is open at each end 2" from front to back and is open around the protein skimmer.
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03-04-2012, 07:10 AM
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Most people don't. It doesn't hurt the tank, but you probably get more than enough oxygen transfer from the surface of the water and a skimmer if you're running one.
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03-04-2012, 03:06 PM
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Salt creep - Exactly - with an airstone you will have difficulty seeing through your top glass after a few weeks. The spray from the bubbles bursting will coat the underside of your glass with calcium buildup reducing your light and creating more work for you.
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03-04-2012, 05:02 PM
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thanks to all
Thanks everyone for your quick responses, appreciated very much.
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