Should Water Conditioners For Aquariums Cause Small Formations of Bubbles?
Salt Free Water Softner Board |
March 20, 2008 |
3:10 pm | Water Conditioners
Tags: Bubbles, Fish, Rocks, Tank, Water Conditioner
Tags: Bubbles, Fish, Rocks, Tank, Water Conditioner
The Sweetest Sin. asked:
I just got my new aquarium, so I have added tapwater and the recommended amount of water conditioner to it. However, I am seeing small formations of bubbles on the rocks and on the side of the tank . I know that I am going to have to cycle my tank before adding fish, but should it be doing this?
KENDALL
I just got my new aquarium, so I have added tapwater and the recommended amount of water conditioner to it. However, I am seeing small formations of bubbles on the rocks and on the side of the tank . I know that I am going to have to cycle my tank before adding fish, but should it be doing this?
KENDALL
BARNESTON
yes some do, i use stress coat and start right and they both do.
EUGENE
Yes, this is quite normal. You just put fresh tapwater in it, which contains lots of air throughout. You just couldn’t see it. After a while the air starts to collect together, forming those bubbles. Just take your hand, or aquariam brush and gently rub them. They will rush to the top and disappear. Even leaving them alone is ok, they will still disappear after a while.
When you mentioned “…cycle my tank…”, I’m assuming you mean adding good bacteria to get rid of the ammonia and nitrates/nitrites processes? If you don’t know what I’m talking about, go to for more information.
Sounds like you are off to a great start. Have a great time discovering the joys of your new hobby.
JEROLD
It is not only because of the water conditioner, but also because of the new tank and decoration, a lot of trapped air will come out from here and there to cause bubbles.
Nothing to be concerned of, be rest assured.
BEALE
Most water conditions have aloe vera as a main ingredient that ’s why you get the bubbles.
LUCIEN
It is normal, but I get rid of mine. I read once those can be harmful for the fish, similar to divers getting the bends. I don’t know how true it is, but better safe than sorry for me, I take a turkey baster (never washed with soap) and squirt most of them away.