Enough Gas Exchange? - Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board

08-30-2009, 05:01 PM

Oxymoron

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

Rippling the surface does nothing for gas exchange, there has to be a break in the water for proper gas exchange.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I was under the impression that surface agitation created by powerheads helps break up the film on top of the water for filter's to pick up.
Breaking this film in turn creates a larger surface area for gas exchange to occur.

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