Bubble stone

[mike47517]

hey

Do bubble stones need to run for a while in their own tank to cycle or anything or can i just put it in my tank right away? thanks.

 

[black hills tj]

Throw it in the tank. There is no "cycling" as far as bubble stones go. Their sole purpose is to increase surface agitation, which increases gas exchange. They really don't move much water. Just enough to circulate water near a batch of eggs, but that is a thread of its own.

 

[mike47517]

OK thanks.

 

[mgamer20o0]

most tanks dont need them for the most part anyways.

 

[DallasFish]

I agree, they're mainly for aesthetic value, if you like them, go for it.

 

[mike47517]

oh i know most tanks dont need them but i had some old pumps had nothin to do with them so i just boughht some bubble stone since there so cheap. thanks.

 

[rob28]

if the stones themselves are not new, i would, at least, brush them so that you have good even airflow.

 

[mike47517]

the stones are new just not the pumps.

 

[rob28]

then go 4 it

 

[mike47517]

thanks.

 

[Lager]

If you like bubbles use them, if you don't then don't.

 

[mike47517]

thanks for the answers i will use them. no more inputs on this thread please it has been answered. thanks.