Airstones...

[TomStav]

Hi, sorry if this is a very stupid question....

I have a 75G SW FOLR with a 30G sump. My question is, do I need to have an Airstones in the display tank or would it be adequate to just have one in the sump? Currently I have them in both. The only reason I wold like to remove the one from the DT is due to the amount of salt it creates on the tank & wall. I am just using the classic regular Airstones, would the ceramic ones create less "splashing"?

Thanks!

Tom

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[nxb161]

Yeah, take the airstone out, salt creep is a pain! I don't have an airstone in my sump either, but how the overflow goes down, it does in such a fashion that it aerates as it flows into the sump.

 

[TomStav]

Awesome thanks!

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[mr_X]

you will need to have flow in the tank though. you know this, right? you will need some power heads to move water.

 

[TomStav]

Yes i have two power heads along with four outlets from the sump so there is a lot of flow, and i have kept the air-stone in my sump section.

if I have time tomorrow maybe I'll post a detailed diagram of my tank to get advice on my setup/ sump media.

Thanks!

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[Zer0]

You don't need an airstone at all. I suggest taking it out. It is doing absolutely nothing for your tank. No benefits.

 

[duncantse]

I don't think you need an airstone. You already have a lot of flow in your tank.