bubbles from sandbed???

[Viper3166]

the last few days i noticed that i have tiny bubbles in and ontop of my sandbed, thought they might go away, they do release themselves here and there, but not sure what to do, tank was cycled alittle over 2 months ago, should i stir up or just let them be?? i have 140lbs of Arag-Alive Reef Sand fiji and carribbean mixed here is a photo from a post on an old forum i found looks just like it.

live sand bubbles

[amcarrig]

Perfectly normal in a new tank. Just leave it be. How many inches of sand have you go?

[ReefSparky]

I've read that nitrification of, well, nitrates causes nitrate to become liberated as nitrogen gas. Maybe that's what you're seeing? If it is, try to collect it and use it to fill your auto tires.

[Viper3166]

2-2.5 inches

[argan]

sounds like nitrogen bubbles to me

[Viper3166]

so i just let them go, i do have a goby that sifts the sand.

[reef_guru]

the nitrogen bubbles mean that your sand is coming alive, all is good

[Viper3166]

Sweet thanks guys as always.