Airstone and gas exchange

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by wiz77, Jul 13, 2013.

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  1. wiz77

    wiz77 Plankton

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    Would you guys recommend using a airstone if you have a glass top? Would that help with gas exchange?
     
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  2. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    I would work, but I wouldn't recommend it because of salt creep. Gas exchange happens at the surface, and it's much easier and effective to point a powerhead up towards it.
     
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  3. DSC reef

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    A skimmer would help as far as bubbles go I would think.
     
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  4. wiz77

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    thanks for the suggestions
     
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  5. Greg@LionfishLair

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    You can use an open-ended airline if you don't have a PH. Just get a length of rigid airline tubing and put it where you need it in the tank. You'll get the turbulence with far less creep, if any.

    FWIW, I'm not crazy about glass lids unless you have a sump for gas exchange (you didn't say)...they trap CO2 and heat right at the surface of the water.
     
    Greg@LionfishLair, Jul 15, 2013
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