There are bubbles in my freshwater tropical fish tank. They're around the top of the ring of water. I have 3 fish, and they're all diffrent kinds. And i've looked at them, and they do NOT look like eggs. Could just be air bubbles? Or are they somthing to worry about? thank you.
2006-11-26 13:19:22 · 9 answers · asked by imcool_likeyou 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
one of your fish is a female that sounds like she just hit maturity and is making a bubble nest if i knew exactly what type of fish you had and their color i could tell you more but don't worry it is just a nest
2006-11-27 03:31:53 · answer #1 · answered by turnaround 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This can happen sometimes when the water level goes down, and the filter churns the water more than usual. This time of year that happens a lot as the air gets drier. If the water doesn't look low, then take a whiff... if there's an overabundance of chemicals or...well...fishy poo...that can cause a bit of foam and an odd smell. Most likely, it's nothing to worry about...just bubbles. It may be a good idea to check the ammonia and pH levels in your tank, and clean it if necessary (remember to NEVER take more than 1/4 of the water out at a time). Good Luck!
2006-11-26 13:58:23 · answer #2 · answered by VA Mamma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on what kind of fish you have. Bettas and many kinds of gouramis make bubble nests when they are ready to mate or happy. It can also be caused by poor water quality, low water, or a messed up filter. If you don't have any bubble nesters raise the water level and check the quality.
2006-11-28 06:57:13 · answer #3 · answered by weebles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
typically when bubbles don't pop immediately, that means there are too many organics in the water and that it's time for a partial water change. Things like stress coat actually add organics to the tank which isn't a good thing.
2006-11-26 14:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by Betty H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These bubbles are nothing to be too worried about. Most likely the bubbles are from the water coming out of the filter. Should be fine, as my filter also does this.
2006-11-26 15:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by Flames Fan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The bubbles that rise to the surface Create agitation of the water, same with the splash from the filter. Only when the water is disturbed does the carbon dioxide get released from the water and the Oxygen get in. The bubble's aren't air themselves but the breaking of the surface they create lets it in. Yes you should have at least one air pump running 24/7 same as your filter.
2016-05-23 07:08:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For starters, pick one up and see if it is air bubbles or something else. Then go from there. Good luck. Pops
2006-11-26 13:22:15 · answer #7 · answered by Pops 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are bubbles from the fish breathing...a friend of mine told me that it means the fish are healthy and like their habitat.
2006-11-26 13:26:09 · answer #8 · answered by Becky R 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sometimes this happense when the filter gives out water little bubles come out too which is nothing to worry about, just add more water, or otherwise i don't know what it could be.
2006-11-26 13:22:27 · answer #9 · answered by skigrrrrl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋