Air bubbles in new sand

[Giblin7]

There are tiny air bubbles in the new sand that I put into me tank. Just wondering what they are. Any ideas?

[child]

im guessing they are air bubbles

[Erikmichael23]

Is it a saltwater? Is it under the substrate? how long has your sand been in?

[Giblin7]

It is saltwater. It is in the substrate. The sand has been there for two weeks.

[Erikmichael23]

I think its nitrate bubbles ive heared of them I'm sure thats what there called u should google it....

[Erikmichael23]

I think its co2 actually caused by nitrate...im not sure if u should stur it up I think its not a bad thing bk I know a guy that cycles tanks super fast and his sand often has bubbles..

[HN1]

Originally Posted by child

im guessing they are air bubbles

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Get a dowel or something and stir your substrate.

[Greenturtle]

I would not stir it up if you have a ton of bubbles, because you can literally gas your tank of too much organic materials are released. This is based off a experience of mine between cycling and adding fish. I stirred the sandbed and my nitrites/trates spiked.

[HN1]

Originally Posted by Greenturtle

I would not stir it up if you have a ton of bubbles, because you can literally gas your tank of too much organic materials are released. This is based off a experience of mine between cycling and adding fish. I stirred the sandbed and my nitrites/trates spiked.

I've never had a problem. Gas pockets are not a problem unless they are allowed to sit and develop over time. Bubble clinging to sand are not dangerous.