xygen and Foamy surface ?

BJPE · 07-29-2006, 05:08 PM

I have a 29g tank

I have tried an air stone and a air curtin, both result in the waters surface being over run by bubbles. I have to shut the pomp off to give the water a chance to clear so I can feed the moors. Is there any way to help heep that from happening.

My tank is set up and at optimal levals. I just would love to know how to tell if you are getting good oxyen to the fish. Between the filter churing the water where it reenters and bubble curtin how rough should the surface water being moving to to indicate good or bad?

**JustOneMore20** · 07-29-2006, 08:44 PM

What kind of filter do you have? If you have a HOB (hang on back) filter, you may be aerating the water enough and won't need an airpump. If you want the extra aeration, you can buy a gang valve that you hook the airline to and can adjust the flow. They are really cheap (~$2) and you can get them at most pet stores.

Durbkat · 07-29-2006, 09:39 PM

How many goldfish are in the tank? What are your water stats?

BJPE · 07-29-2006, 10:51 PM

ok well I have 6 small Black Moors and I don't know stats as far as numbers but according to a color code test strip I have ideal water condtions

Yes it is a HOB Aqua tech filter I have the valve already though and am using it. In looking at info on fish it says they will sometimes gulp air around the surface if they are not getting air good. The fish in my tank swim to the surface from time to time but they don't hang there all that long

judya · 07-30-2006, 07:20 AM

I wouldn't worry about the bubbles, but I would take an airline and get a sponge filter. I use them on all my tanks, whether I have any other filter or not. They are an excellent way to do biological filtration.

Durbkat · 07-30-2006, 12:56 PM

Wow 6 goldfish in a 29g, I'd recommend getting rid of 4 of them as the common rule for goldfish is 20g for the first goldfish and 10 additional gallons of water for each additional goldfish, so if you wanted all 6 you'd need at least a 70g tank.

07-29-2006, 05:08 PM	#1
BJPE Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 2 User Feedback: (0)	xygen and Foamy surface ? I have a 29g tank I have tried an air stone and a air curtin, both result in the waters surface being over run by bubbles. I have to shut the pomp off to give the water a chance to clear so I can feed the moors. Is there any way to help heep that from happening. My tank is set up and at optimal levals. I just would love to know how to tell if you are getting good oxyen to the fish. Between the filter churing the water where it reenters and bubble curtin how rough should the surface water being moving to to indicate good or bad? Last edited by BJPE; 07-29-2006 at 05:14 PM.

07-29-2006, 08:44 PM	#2
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama, US Age: 22 Posts: 3,366 User Feedback: (2)	What kind of filter do you have? If you have a HOB (hang on back) filter, you may be aerating the water enough and won't need an airpump. If you want the extra aeration, you can buy a gang valve that you hook the airline to and can adjust the flow. They are really cheap (~$2) and you can get them at most pet stores. __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 10g, 5.5g 10g N. multifasciatus tank, 5.5g Platy fry

07-29-2006, 10:51 PM	#4
BJPE Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 2 User Feedback: (0)	ok ok well I have 6 small Black Moors and I don't know stats as far as numbers but according to a color code test strip I have ideal water condtions Yes it is a HOB Aqua tech filter I have the valve already though and am using it. In looking at info on fish it says they will sometimes gulp air around the surface if they are not getting air good. The fish in my tank swim to the surface from time to time but they don't hang there all that long

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07-29-2006, 09:39 PM	#3
Durbkat It's the Evil Monkey!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kentucky Age: 17 Posts: 1,112 User Feedback: (0)	How many goldfish are in the tank? What are your water stats?

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judya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Age: 54 Posts: 223 User Feedback: (0)	I wouldn't worry about the bubbles, but I would take an airline and get a sponge filter. I use them on all my tanks, whether I have any other filter or not. They are an excellent way to do biological filtration.

07-30-2006, 12:56 PM	#6
Durbkat It's the Evil Monkey!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kentucky Age: 17 Posts: 1,112 User Feedback: (0)	Wow 6 goldfish in a 29g, I'd recommend getting rid of 4 of them as the common rule for goldfish is 20g for the first goldfish and 10 additional gallons of water for each additional goldfish, so if you wanted all 6 you'd need at least a 70g tank.

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