Is Very Aerated Water Ok?

Hi, folks!

On both of my tanks, I'm using canister filters. The spray bars sit about 3 inches below the water line, so I'd have to drain about 4 inches of water for them to really do any aerating.

My solution so far has been to install bubble curtains in front of the outflow. When the water comes out of the spray bars, it passes through the air bubbles, pushing tiny bubbles through the tank.

I've had no problems with this setup, fish- wise, for about 4 months. There is actually very little movement on the surface apart from the area where the bubbles come up, it takes a while for flakes to actually sink. This works well as the food doesn't immediately sink to the bottom, it's much more gradual.

However, there are the tiny bubbles throughout the tanks, especially the 29 gallon. (I think the cascade 1000 might be overkill for that tank as I have to aI'm it at the back wall to avoid a super strong current.)

Is this good, bad, or indifferent? I don't mind the look of it, I just wanted to make sure it's not stressful to the fishies! I also like the sound level of this setup, instead of a waterfall sound all I really hear is bubbles breaking the surface. Is there a better way to do it? Or is this an ok setup?

 

I'm not a fan of having setup to cause air bubbles through tank similar to the sprite effect from the drop out of the filter belongs you have surface movement they have good all the air they need yet some people like that look and effect really depends on what you like I don't believe it's stressful if it's not causing a very strong under current again depends on your fish

I have 2 canisters on my main 4ft one outlet near the top causing surface agitation other outlet towards the bottom closer to the substrate never had any air problems and it's clear water with no bubbles at all even with a co2 reactor inline and for feed time I shutdown filters for 10mins what they don't get ground feeder get and anything on top the skimmer gets

So basically it's all up-to you and what you like

 

I've always been under the impression the more aerated, the better. I like filters that suck air in through a little nozzle at the top, and spit out bubbles (I like the sound of it too).

 

Good surface agitation is more then enough and the rest comes down to personal preference just remember air pumps or air nozzles on power heads only provide the air we breath not oxygen

It's really personal opinion. Some like it some don't I prefer the clean look yes other like and the sound when your tank is in the bedroom last thing you want to here is water tricklibg at night forcing you off for toilet run unless that's just me lol

 

Good surface agitation is more then enough and the rest comes down to personal preference just remember air pumps or air nozzles on power heads only provide the air we breath not oxygen

It's really personal opinion. Some like it some don't I prefer the clean look yes other like and the sound when your tank is in the bedroom last thing you want to here is water tricklibg at night forcing you off for toilet run unless that's just me lol

Yeah I know surface agitation is all you need, but my tanks seem to do better with more air, but then again it might just be the type of filters I use. The fish also love playing in the stream of bubbles, particularly after a large water change. I like HOB's and spray bars too, as they trickle bubbles down into the water.

I agree it's a personal preference thing, I LOVE the sound of trickling/bubbling water, it reminds me of a creek flowing over rocks, and if the powers out I can't sleep as I'm so used to the sound (I have tanks in the loungeroom and bedroom lol)

 

It’s totally fine. You can’t really have too much.