Peace River
Thrive Master
Staff member
Super Moderator
Reef Squad
Reef Squad Leader
Partner Member 2024
Excellence Award
Article Contributor
Hospitality Award
Article Administrator
Reef Pumpkin Carver
Creating your own bubbly bliss: Do you focus on aeration in your tank?
Having “dead spots” in our tanks where there is no flow is a problem and low dissolved oxygen can cause a range of problems. We have been told to be wary of glass tops that don’t allow for air exchange, keep the surface of the water agitated, maintain flow throughout the tank, and aeration becomes a bigger concern with higher temperatures. Then there is the debate about how much the water is aerated from a skimmer. Some reef keepers set up their tank based on the directions they were given and other take a set-it-and-forget it approach when it comes to aeration in their reef. Do you focus on aeration in your tank?
Photo by @Swiss Frag Reefer
This QOTD is sponsored by: www.worldwidecorals.com
“We differentiate ourselves from other vendors by offering our customers full transparency into our facility and practices. Setting the industry standard for shipping techniques, accurate high-quality photos, hard to find corals, and customer service. For some hobbyists buying live coral online can seem like a risky endeavor. At WWC our staff takes the worry out of the equation by culturing extremely healthy corals, giving you a hassle-free guarantee, and providing you with a full online customer service team to ensure you are completely satisfied with your purchase.”
Having “dead spots” in our tanks where there is no flow is a problem and low dissolved oxygen can cause a range of problems. We have been told to be wary of glass tops that don’t allow for air exchange, keep the surface of the water agitated, maintain flow throughout the tank, and aeration becomes a bigger concern with higher temperatures. Then there is the debate about how much the water is aerated from a skimmer. Some reef keepers set up their tank based on the directions they were given and other take a set-it-and-forget it approach when it comes to aeration in their reef. Do you focus on aeration in your tank?
Photo by @Swiss Frag Reefer
This QOTD is sponsored by: www.worldwidecorals.com
“We differentiate ourselves from other vendors by offering our customers full transparency into our facility and practices. Setting the industry standard for shipping techniques, accurate high-quality photos, hard to find corals, and customer service. For some hobbyists buying live coral online can seem like a risky endeavor. At WWC our staff takes the worry out of the equation by culturing extremely healthy corals, giving you a hassle-free guarantee, and providing you with a full online customer service team to ensure you are completely satisfied with your purchase.”
