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Old 02-04-2008, 11:26 PM
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airstones are very useful in a FW tank they promote the exchange of co2 and oxygen in the water im pretty sure its co2 anyways the fish in FW seem to love it
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Old 02-04-2008, 11:30 PM
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In a freshwater tank, air stones appear to be creating flow with the bubble stream they produce, but for true flow you will require a powerhead or filter jet...
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Old 02-04-2008, 11:38 PM
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or an AIRCOMPRESSOR hose running at 90 psi no powerhead has got anything on that, although i wouldnt do that if you truly value your fish
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Don't use an airstone unless you want tons of salt creep.
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Wait a minute you say an airstone can be used in marine as well?
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Old 02-05-2008, 12:32 AM
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I use airstones in my top off resivour to help maintain PH and keep the water fresh.
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Old 02-05-2008, 12:45 AM
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I use airstones in my top off resivour to help maintain PH and keep the water fresh.
but wouldnt that introduce air bubbles to the tank??
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