Air pumps

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  1. PghSteeler

    PghSteeler Tassled File Fish

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    Do people use air pumpos for SW or is the high current from powerheads enough to oxygenate the water?
     
    PghSteeler, Feb 23, 2012
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  2. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    Most people use powerheads for surface agitation , skimmers also help a little.
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

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    Air stones do very little concerning aerating the water outside of replenishing the air under a full hood. If you have an open top, you'll just be creating salt spray and creep.
     
    Mr. Bill, Feb 24, 2012
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  4. PghSteeler

    PghSteeler Tassled File Fish

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    I have a glass lid on the tank with the plastic piece on the back drilled for aeration. what is creep?
     
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  5. Mr. Bill

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    Salt creep is where the spray dries and leaves salt caked all over everything.
     
    Mr. Bill, Feb 24, 2012
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