AIR STONES in the PLANTED AQUARIUM?

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@Galaxy-vk2vk
@Galaxy-vk2vk 3 жыл бұрын
I wish I would of seen this video sooner. Your channel is so simplistic, and yet informative. Gives new people to the hobby a clear understanding and doesn't scare them from getting into the hobby.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 3 жыл бұрын
That’s my goal. Thanks for watching
@montgomb3
@montgomb3 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I wasn't sure about the air stone but listening to you I know I made the right choice in buying the air stone.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
👍🏻🐟👊🏼
@cutiepie-ik1mv
@cutiepie-ik1mv 7 жыл бұрын
air stones are great for water circulation, air for fish + plants and visual interest .
@Seniorsix
@Seniorsix 7 жыл бұрын
Man what a difference! My fish love it!
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 7 жыл бұрын
+Tony Simsek cool
@aquariumhacksbymarcus5653
@aquariumhacksbymarcus5653 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I know this is an old video but air stones are extremely beneficial they even help with cycling your tank with the bacteria I am going to start running m i n e 24/7 even in my planted tank thanks for the video
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 3 жыл бұрын
🌱👍🏻🐟
@MikeV607
@MikeV607 6 жыл бұрын
When air bubbles break the surface the gas exchange equalizes both O2 and CO2 between the tank and the atmosphere (there is both O2 and CO2 in the air - actually more CO2 than O2!). I have a bubble bar running 24/7 on one end of my 60g low tech planted tank and let algae grow behind it (as a pseudo algae scrubber). Lush plants and happy fish!
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
+Mike Vormwald nice. That’s a great idea
@kristiandowning9913
@kristiandowning9913 5 жыл бұрын
I think you could use ferts and root tabs and when you do a water change you can spray the with good stuff. I have a black moor he's cute
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@dfzurichch
@dfzurichch 8 жыл бұрын
Well done. One tank I have an air stone I think five inches long and a hang filter works well. It's a tall tank 20 something gal. Just gravel. Just want to get more plants. Not all in one day. In my other tank 30 gal tall. Dirt substrate 250 Eheim and a 250 power head also move the head around at each water change 25 to 50 % each week ( no dead zone ) good surface movement in both tanks. In my 30 I have more of an algae problem. I use a T5 for 5 to 6 hours. Just wanted to pass on what I'm doing and it's working. Well done.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 8 жыл бұрын
Wow. That's awesome. Good work
@hughbushell3543
@hughbushell3543 2 жыл бұрын
I put my air pump on a thick rubber mat so it's higher than the air stone do not need a valve. Also helps with noise.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@baybaykid1758
@baybaykid1758 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks this vid was so helpful I just order that piece u said I'm glad u spoke on it like your vids keep it up bro
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@songbird5115
@songbird5115 6 жыл бұрын
I have a 75 gallon and 2 air stones plus a bubble bar and my aquarium is beautiful and I have beautiful happy fish 🐠
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I do love a good bubble bar
@LeFingal
@LeFingal 8 жыл бұрын
yeah i have an airstone in my aquarium, a small one that goes in a scull that blows large and small bubble bobble! ^_^ I also have the oneway-valve. it's a must! now i have 2 exits on my airpump, and im thinking of adding another long airstone to it. also i have ordered an airstone to my 100L wich basicly now just have airflow thru the filterpump. there ive ordered a long stone but they where out of oneway-valves so i have to go to the local to get that but at the same time i will see if i can fint that adjustment controller you where talking about, i do have 2 options on my pump wich gives small flow or full flow tho :)
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 8 жыл бұрын
👍
@nancyok
@nancyok 7 жыл бұрын
I so wish air stones were a good idea (I've seen your update comments) cause I really just love the way they look but dangit I want my tank as healthy as possible...
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 7 жыл бұрын
You can still use them
@CoffeeTimeBrian11
@CoffeeTimeBrian11 4 жыл бұрын
Love these type of videos; I'm very new to the hobby, but I believe the greatest factor to oxygen retention is the chemical composition and water temperature. I live air stones and the bubbles do increase gas exchange, but i believe to retain the O2 or CO2 your temperature and water chemistry must be condusive for this.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 4 жыл бұрын
Well said
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Will do. I watched your videos along time ago before I had an account. Love you channel
@antdx316
@antdx316 8 жыл бұрын
+MASS Aquariums thx
@KapilSawakare
@KapilSawakare Жыл бұрын
Hello, Is it possible to keep only air pump in my 15 gallon planted tank and remove HOB filter? As the water change can clear out the fish wastes so why Both air pump and HOB water filter should run in the tank. Please advise with your recommendations.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums Жыл бұрын
You can try but water circulation is important as well as carbon to remove impurities
@MoouuS
@MoouuS 8 жыл бұрын
May I suggest to put the check valve above the water level and not close to the air pump. I had an accident that somehow and it was disconnected... water was leaking in my living room. Just keep that in mind
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 8 жыл бұрын
Roger that. Good advice. Although I haven't run an air stone in a long time it is good to keep in mind. Thanks for watching.
@irtehdar2446
@irtehdar2446 6 жыл бұрын
I wouldnt say you need an airstone per say. Only thing that does is make the bubbles smaller. What you really need is to disturb the water surface which can be done either by lifting water up or pushing air down. Wether it is water hitting the surface from above or air hitting it from below will create the same result. Im more of a waterfall kinda guy personally. But thats mostly because my fishtanks are in the same room that I sleep and water pumps produce alot less sound than air pumps.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
Uep
@slashboom170
@slashboom170 8 жыл бұрын
by the way its the first rule to place ur pump above water level so i dont understand why the back flow control valve mmmm .
@munafruit
@munafruit 5 жыл бұрын
super helpful video, thanks!
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 5 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@GeneralJameson
@GeneralJameson 5 жыл бұрын
Pumping air into the tank is not what is giving oxygen to the water. It is important to explain the actual principles behind what we do sometimes. The air pump/bubbles provides water flow and disturbs the water surface allowing gas exchange. This exchange can be done with water flow or air but the underlying principles are the same, surface agitation. How you go about it and how much surface agitation is needed and what equipment used is all subject to the individual setup.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 5 жыл бұрын
Very true and well said
@charliegalanti8765
@charliegalanti8765 4 жыл бұрын
Dude,thanks for the tips but you really should show off your fish, you can hardly see it! I can now author a book on air stones but really was hoping you'd do some close ups on your tank and fish ! Lol
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry
@alfredorosado1
@alfredorosado1 10 жыл бұрын
wish i could hear better. sounds like good info and i had volume all the way up.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 10 жыл бұрын
Sorry. It comes out crystal clear on any of the phones I watch it on
@H2theC
@H2theC Жыл бұрын
Hey. Great video. Should i place the air stone in the end with filter intake or outlet?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums Жыл бұрын
Either one but I like by the outtake
@ginarodriguez7899
@ginarodriguez7899 6 жыл бұрын
I'm just starting the hobby. Very nervous. I'm going to get real plants soon. Haven't got fish yet either just trying to get my tank cycled first. I have a 20 gallon with a big ship with a air stone with lots of bubbles and a long air stone that lays on the bottom. Control valves where do I put them if I need it. Please give me your in put. Love watching you. I've see all you videos. Trying to figure out how to send a pic of my tank but don't have fish or live plants yet. Thanks again have a great day. Gina
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
You can put them close to the pump or some place easy to access so you can control air. Congratulations on entering the hobby. You’ll love ot
@aaronle2398
@aaronle2398 7 жыл бұрын
Great tips.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@susieandersen5240
@susieandersen5240 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a GREAT video
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@alfredorosado1
@alfredorosado1 10 жыл бұрын
checkd out video on my phone and it did sound much better. orginally i heard on my computer at work myb thats why it sounded really low. thanks for the info. i hav a 125 planted dirt substrate discus tank with massive filtration and was wondering about airstones if they wer nessecary. cool vid :)
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 9 жыл бұрын
Wow just saw this. No they are not. I no longer use them
@alfredorosado1
@alfredorosado1 9 жыл бұрын
Yea little late there bro..lol
@stevenhoelderich9490
@stevenhoelderich9490 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, are their fluorescent, bulbs or are their LED lights?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 2 жыл бұрын
I believe these where T5 HO fluorescent bulbs
@gregdownes9106
@gregdownes9106 4 жыл бұрын
Could you use a bubble curtain in a planted tank
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 4 жыл бұрын
Yep of course
@user-uu9sj6wy9e
@user-uu9sj6wy9e 9 жыл бұрын
Great job, with this channel. Great job with this video. I have subscribed.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate it
@Pennywort7
@Pennywort7 3 жыл бұрын
Im worried an ayirstone would reduce co2 for plants to use to grow better?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 3 жыл бұрын
It can. I shut it off at night
@johnmarkzimm
@johnmarkzimm 8 жыл бұрын
If I don't want the extra bubbles in my tank, or an air stone ... Do you think it would add O2 to the tank if I put the air stone down in the sump? Would it oxygenate the water and then would the sump pump pull this oxygenated water to the tank?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 8 жыл бұрын
Not sure. You could try it. I don't even bother with them anymore. As long as the surface is agitated some how
@stratihrousalas1127
@stratihrousalas1127 6 жыл бұрын
Do you turn your air stone off at night ?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
I left it on 24/7 when I had it
@chrislahay7086
@chrislahay7086 4 жыл бұрын
@@MASSAquariums does 24 7 affect the plants and fish, or they're fine with it running
@barabasiistvan1709
@barabasiistvan1709 8 жыл бұрын
powerhead do the bubles very good!
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 8 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@reginarena8001
@reginarena8001 6 жыл бұрын
What is your take on an under ground filter?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
Don’t like them
@justin5345
@justin5345 8 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried the Top Fin Aquarium Air Stone Disk? And if your running just one or two air stones do you need to get the one rated for your tank size or will just a Tetra Whisper 20 UL Air Pump be enough ? It's for a 40 gallon breeder.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 8 жыл бұрын
That should be good
@catherinebelek9638
@catherinebelek9638 6 жыл бұрын
Would you still recommend having an air stone if u have a wave make running already?? I have a 100gl planted tank.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
It never hurts IMO
@sukrutnakhe2551
@sukrutnakhe2551 3 жыл бұрын
I have an external filter in my planted tank which also creates surface agitation and some bubbles are always there do u think it's enough for a 2 feet tank or will I need an air pump
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 3 жыл бұрын
That should be plenty
@krishathcox7923
@krishathcox7923 5 жыл бұрын
Reading some of your comments, today do you still recommend an air stone for a planted tank?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 5 жыл бұрын
It’s not necessary but it does provide surface agitation
@pa.fishpreacher6166
@pa.fishpreacher6166 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, What kind of light do you recommend for the planted tank?
@madhatterjones4781
@madhatterjones4781 3 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend an air stone for a 10g tank w hob filter and some plants??
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 3 жыл бұрын
Not necessary but if you like the bubbles go for it
@keenie2985
@keenie2985 7 жыл бұрын
When it comes to submerged filters, I allways see them being plase on the short sides of the tanks, is there a reason why? I have a Fluval U4 in my 42 gallon tank, I check the water every weak and filtration is very good but I still have small debri floating around in the tank. My filter is on the rights side of the tank but I was thinking why not put it center on the long side, filtration intake is on both side of the canister so wouldnt that be more sufficient way to get water into it? I allso keep getting green spot algae and a little brown algae on the glass and I just cant get rid of it. even with reduces feeding and ligh time to 7 hours.
@toguro5117
@toguro5117 8 жыл бұрын
i have a penn plax diver and with whisper air pump in my 5 gal and it created huge bubbles is and creates a alot of surface agitation do i need finer bubles i also have a hang on the back filter is this good amount o2 in my tank i only have a 2 inch crayfish
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 8 жыл бұрын
+Toguro probably don't even need it in a tank that size
@annametlow1497
@annametlow1497 6 жыл бұрын
I have a question it's always 80 degrees in my house do I still need a heater for tropical fish in a freshwater tank
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
Nope
@mjj6803
@mjj6803 3 жыл бұрын
My aquarium is hooded... Will air stone help to oxygenate closed aquarium?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@amelia8415
@amelia8415 10 жыл бұрын
What kind of plant do you have in the back? (The tall skinny ones) Thanks!
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 10 жыл бұрын
Jungle Val. Thanks for watching
@jackyfelder2563
@jackyfelder2563 3 жыл бұрын
Can more fish be added to a tank with an air stone?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 3 жыл бұрын
Depends on size of fish. Schools yes. Giant fish no
@susanmyer4478
@susanmyer4478 6 жыл бұрын
Would an airstone be necessary if you have a co2 tank?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
No
@Crix4evaTnT
@Crix4evaTnT 7 жыл бұрын
hi can i run an airstone and co2 together like during the day and night for air and not co2 at night i need help
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 7 жыл бұрын
+TriniRCmodels yep
@Crix4evaTnT
@Crix4evaTnT 7 жыл бұрын
Thank so much bro and thank you again for the speedy reply
@sambelfer8391
@sambelfer8391 7 жыл бұрын
if your using a co2 system is it alright to use a air stone with it
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 7 жыл бұрын
+Sam Belfer yes at night
@jhonsel999
@jhonsel999 10 жыл бұрын
Do you run it for the whole entire day? Cause I just have a low tech 14 gallon tank with beginner plants
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 10 жыл бұрын
I have actually stopped my airstone awhile ago and I just run circulation pumps now. It creates nice surface agitation and doesn't make all that noise and moves the plants around nicely.
@arminodobasic2428
@arminodobasic2428 8 жыл бұрын
do air stones actually have any effect on the water flow in the aquarium? for instance, if you place it in the wrong spot, will it cause unnecessary swirls?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 8 жыл бұрын
It's not really for flow but to agitate the surface and oxygenate the water
@sveinnsigurur647
@sveinnsigurur647 8 жыл бұрын
The greater the surface of the water, the easier the exchange of gases into and from the water. Any agitation of the surface increases its size. (waves and whatnot, their form and how that works, more scientific explanation easily found online.)
@phiillzzz807
@phiillzzz807 5 жыл бұрын
i does create a flow, but not that great. i have a 20 gallon with a HOB near the right side so only that side of the tank is getting circulation. That's also not good because it creates a "dead spot" on the left side, therefore, beneficial bacteria wont thrive in that zone. So i added an air pump with an 8 inch long stone on the left right next to the glass. it did create some current and it actually lowered my nitrates a lot, like from 15-20 to 5-10..
@Skylabz604
@Skylabz604 4 жыл бұрын
I added an air stone in my filter bed which is behind the tank. Its a water box design tank. I want to get more oxygen to the biological bacteria. I have co2 and high light and so far not noticing a drop in Co2. Good idea?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 4 жыл бұрын
It will help to get some more O2 I. The tank for sure
@Skylabz604
@Skylabz604 4 жыл бұрын
@@MASSAquariums after 3 days Im seeing less Algae, ammonia and a rise in ORP. Im also using K1 micro media and using the air stone to circulate them. ORP has steadily went up so things are looking better. It was below 180 prior to this and I was seeing more algae. So hopefully all good. I am noticing a rise in Ph at night possibly dude to less CO2 staying in the water.
@tamonettX500
@tamonettX500 8 жыл бұрын
Do canister filters have a back check valve? I've been interested in them lately but I'm afraid of coming home to find the water going out to the canister but not going back to the tank...I've heard horror stories lol
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 8 жыл бұрын
I have never had any issues. I love canister filters.
@cheryllong995
@cheryllong995 5 жыл бұрын
What is the blue background in your tank please ?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 5 жыл бұрын
Poster board
@Chris-hy4id
@Chris-hy4id 7 жыл бұрын
In my planted tank after stopping the co2 at night, whether shall i turn ON airstone pump for O2?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 7 жыл бұрын
Sure
@Chris-hy4id
@Chris-hy4id 7 жыл бұрын
Does it affect fish? By morning to night co2 and night till morning airstone pump
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 7 жыл бұрын
Not really
@Chris-hy4id
@Chris-hy4id 7 жыл бұрын
thx... Is it possible to get me all kind of plants? Here i could not able to get plants and how much it cost?
@jackwilson2178
@jackwilson2178 8 жыл бұрын
I just had to remove a 3 - 4 inch Ciclid (brown, looks like a Jack Dempsey) from my tank. He started terrorizing a few other fish. What do I do with him? I would love to give him away nearby. Is there a way to find people who might be interested. I live in lower Westchester County, just above NYC.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 8 жыл бұрын
Jump on my FB group and post it. Someone will grab it.
@usmc2237
@usmc2237 9 жыл бұрын
I have a planted tank where i have a volcano in it. Generally i run the red light/air at night and I'm have a hard time deciding on whether or not i should keep the air pump running at all and if it benefits my tank. Any advice?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 9 жыл бұрын
Airstones will benefit your tank at night with live plants. I moved on from airstones awhile ago. I prefer circulation pumps for surface agitation now.
@usmc2237
@usmc2237 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I'll check that out
@ginarodriguez7899
@ginarodriguez7899 6 жыл бұрын
So if I have plants do I unplug my air stone at night and plug it back in in the morning?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
You would technically want to plug it in at night and unplug in the morning or put it on a timer but it’s fine to just leave it running
@Mjbrown223
@Mjbrown223 4 жыл бұрын
Get a timer so no plugging in and unplugging
@Lflower1Stars
@Lflower1Stars 6 жыл бұрын
Is having an Airstone and a diffuser too much?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
Put them on a timer
@Lflower1Stars
@Lflower1Stars 6 жыл бұрын
What a good time to put air stones on a timer? How many hours?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
At night when your lights are out
@thespaztwins4745
@thespaztwins4745 3 жыл бұрын
you kinda look like ryan from the office from the side.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 3 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@reaganwatkins881
@reaganwatkins881 2 жыл бұрын
Old video, but worth mentioning that you definitely don't want to run air stones if you're supplementing co2.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 2 жыл бұрын
Only on off hrs
@kosys5338
@kosys5338 Жыл бұрын
I run CO2 and I also run an air stone. When the CO2 is running during lights on the air stone is off, when the CO2 turns off my air stone turns on. Every tank should run an air stone as far as I'm concerned. My tank is a 90 gallon heavily planted aquarium with about 75 small schooling fish. I have run my tank both with air stone and without and I can say my tank in general does much better with the air stones. Mass Aquariums is absolutely right when he say "only in the off hrs". CO2 or no CO2 every tank should run an air stone because the benefits are many. P.S. I also noticed some of my fish love playing in the air stone bubbles, they go to the top of the bubble column and single file they swim down through the bubbles, my Hillstream loaches love to stick to the glass in the bubble stream and just hang out there with the bubbles and water flowing over them. Happy plants and happy fish, that's what it's all about.
@kc0dxf
@kc0dxf 8 жыл бұрын
Do air stones remove CO2?
@messyjetski2549
@messyjetski2549 4 жыл бұрын
no!
@amirulhaziq8572
@amirulhaziq8572 7 жыл бұрын
dude, i'm still new to the hobby. i have a 10 gallon tank that has only 1 live plant and 1 betta. do i need an airstone?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 7 жыл бұрын
+h no it's not necessary
@amirulhaziq8572
@amirulhaziq8572 7 жыл бұрын
MASS Aquariums thanks for the info!
@666baraka4
@666baraka4 7 жыл бұрын
air stone or co2 diffuser??
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 7 жыл бұрын
This was an air stone
@666baraka4
@666baraka4 7 жыл бұрын
MASS Aquariums no sorry I meant. which would you say would be better in planted tank?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 7 жыл бұрын
CO2 all day
@Ballacha
@Ballacha 7 жыл бұрын
666baraka CO2. turn on your lights and CO2 at the same time every day for 6-10 hours. turn off CO2 an hour before you turn off your lights.
@kevywilliams3304
@kevywilliams3304 3 жыл бұрын
So you run it allday all night ?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I did
@Slei4o
@Slei4o 8 жыл бұрын
man i sooo mutch whant to have acuarium but in bulgaria this is inposibal its too expensiv to have one :(
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 8 жыл бұрын
That stinks
@Bee_Bill287
@Bee_Bill287 6 жыл бұрын
I can never grow plants my discuss fecking pulls them up or eats them, plus he loves the air stone swims around in it same with clowns they seem to love it too.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
Yep. It happens
@che350z
@che350z 7 жыл бұрын
People thinking he green screened the tank? Man they on drugs. Obviously it's a real fish tank in the background. Great tips. F the haters
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 7 жыл бұрын
+che350z haha. No worries. This was one of my favorite tanks
@daviddurango840
@daviddurango840 7 жыл бұрын
I can barely hear anything dudes!
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 7 жыл бұрын
Sorry. Old video. No mic
@slashboom170
@slashboom170 8 жыл бұрын
Why do u remind me of the guy from prison break .... the guy which did the role of T BAG ..
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 8 жыл бұрын
Lol. Not sure. Haha
@fadetoblack.-
@fadetoblack.- 9 жыл бұрын
Don't need it in a heavy planted tank
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 9 жыл бұрын
True true. This vid was a year ago. I agree. Check out some of my latest vids. Thanks for watching v
@fadetoblack.-
@fadetoblack.- 9 жыл бұрын
To be honest I like the way a bubble curtain looks in any aquarium its more old school but not necessary it depletes co2 but who cares.it not a lot however.
@kendallwatson6512
@kendallwatson6512 10 жыл бұрын
Don't air stones deplete co2 levels? Which is the opposite of what you want to be doing.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 10 жыл бұрын
Yes they do as well as adding 02. But I have gotten away from airstones awhile ago. I prefer a circulation pump now.
@kendallwatson6512
@kendallwatson6512 10 жыл бұрын
Okay, thanks for the info! great channel. I just join getting more views and ideas from youtubers.
@NoLifeGamerzTV
@NoLifeGamerzTV 10 жыл бұрын
You actually need c02 in a planted aquarium.. NOT air stones.. c02 feed plant plant feed air. Adding too much air is a no no over saturation of air can off balance and kill ur fish lol
@AussieAquatic
@AussieAquatic 9 жыл бұрын
MASS Aquariums I am a strong believer in running air stones during the night periods, to assist the tank during the minimum O2 night time trough. Using a timer, the air pump turns off before the lighting period, and only water pumps/filters run 24hrs.
@emmitstewart1921
@emmitstewart1921 9 жыл бұрын
Water circulation, by airlstone or powerhead would only deplete co/2 at night or when you are artificially pumping it into your tank. During daytime hours, it would allow excess oxygen to escape and help absorb co/2 from the atmosphere. The problem seems to be that, in order to force faster growth, some aquatic gardeners want co/2 levels much higher than occur in nature.
@notsoninjajoe2857
@notsoninjajoe2857 6 жыл бұрын
God my eyes must be bad, the top right corner of the video behind your hat keeps periodically shaking/ swaying like a green screen in the wind. But you have a moving tank with reflections so it’s obvious you’re not in front of a screen. The hell is wrong with my eyes?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 6 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha. No green screen
@Ballacha
@Ballacha 7 жыл бұрын
dude. water agitation gets rid of CO2 so fast your plants will go yellow before your eyes. unless your tank is tall and thin with very limited water surface area (as oppose to regular flat and open tanks with a relatively large surface contacting the air), you don't need to do anything about O2 in your tank. overstocking can cause O2 competition so don't overstock your tank even if it is a planted one.
@marcducati
@marcducati 5 жыл бұрын
You need a better mic
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 5 жыл бұрын
I know. Old video new mic
@marcducati
@marcducati 5 жыл бұрын
MASS Aquariums good to know. I’ll watch your new ones.
@grimreaper-qh2zn
@grimreaper-qh2zn 4 жыл бұрын
Audio is terrible
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I have since upgraded
@djimpossible613
@djimpossible613 9 жыл бұрын
It looks like you green screened you're tank into the video. Why does the background look like a shaky curtain?
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 9 жыл бұрын
Yeah not sure. This was awhile ago. Camera may have been on a weird setting or bad angle. This is an old video. Don't even use airstones anymore. I assure you my tank is real. Lol. Check out a more recent video. Thanks for tuning in.
@HoBoWRATH904gaming
@HoBoWRATH904gaming 9 жыл бұрын
Looks like KZbin's "Auto-stabilizing" feature to me. It probably detected a "Shaky video" and tried to correct it.
@ThatMontmorency
@ThatMontmorency 4 жыл бұрын
Ugh... 10 minute video about nothing. The main problem about airstones is _splashing_. Massive amounts of splashing above surface of the water, If you have light fixtures hovering close to the water surface, this splashing water will quickly kill the lights or at least fog them up. If you have lights higher up, splashing will spill lots of water out of the tank and onto on the floor. Transparent cover helps with splashing, but it will quickly fog up and crust up and thus block the light. This is a severe problem, which makes using airstones virtually impossible. Which why people don't use them. If you want to make a video about airstones, this is a problem you have to talk about. People don't want to hear about oxygen and air pumps. These banal basics are already understood by everyone. People want to hear about how to deal with _splashing_. I don't see a single word about it in this video.
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@cutiepie-ik1mv
@cutiepie-ik1mv 7 жыл бұрын
your water is kind of cloudy.
@alfredorosado1
@alfredorosado1 10 жыл бұрын
checkd out video on my phone and it did sound much better. orginally i heard on my computer at work myb thats why it sounded really low. thanks for the info. i hav a 125 planted dirt substrate discus tank with massive filtration and was wondering about airstones if they wer nessecary. cool vid :)
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 10 жыл бұрын
If you watch some of my newer videos. I do t use them anymore. I use circulation pumps to get some surface agitation. I have gotten away from the airstones. I like the pumps better
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