2007-01-08 10:04:02 · 12 answers · asked by Janel G 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
If you just started the tank, I bet the reason for all the bubbles is the chlorine remover you used. If you used the type with a slime coating to protect the fist, that is what is causing the bubbles. You may have used too much. That wont really hurt anything though. They will go away in a little while. If this is the case, use less chlorine remover next time.
If your tank has been set up for a while, I would do some water changes. Maybe about 20% a week for the next few weeks. If you do too large a water change you can shock the fish due to the huge change in water quality, even if the water is getting better.
2007-01-08 11:54:01 · answer #1 · answered by Trollkepr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there is lots of air bubbles in the tank, the fish probably will get use to it after awhile. But if the air bubbles are whirling around generating a strong current, then you need to find a solution to reduce the current as goldfish aren't really that good a swimmer with their odd shape. They can die of exhaustion if they need to fight the current permanently. I am not going to crucify you about the tank issue :) but with a little tank like what you have, you do have to make more water changes to keep the goldfish decently comfortable. And in due time they would out grow the tank too. Good Luck and have fun with the kids. .
2016-05-23 14:51:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have a betta or have just added water conditioner or melafix the water surface should not hold bubbles. Its not normal.
If the air pump (as the stone has no power, its just a stone) was to powerful your surface would be perfectly clear.
Without more information about how you maintain your tank, how big it is and what type of fish you have, I can't help you figure this out.
If you think the air flow it to high, buy an air control joint, it's like $3.
2007-01-08 12:05:11 · answer #3 · answered by Noota Oolah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bubbles float. i would be more concerned if you had bubbles on the bottom of your tank. it shouldn't be a problem as long as it's not affecting the happiness or feeding habbits of the fish then you don't have anything to worry about. as long as the bubbles are being caused by the air stone. if not then you've got issues and i would consult your local pet store (take a water sample with you)
2007-01-09 08:04:55 · answer #4 · answered by lee p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally it's a sign of poor water conditions. Check your ammonia/nitrite/nitrate levels. Also some fish like betta build bubble nests.
2007-01-08 11:34:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
may be you are over feeding as the food thay dont eat will desolve this can caurse the same prob
you may allso need a tank cleaner fish,
they eat all the waist
2007-01-08 17:38:58 · answer #6 · answered by witheringtonkeith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you wash the stones before use? If so, that is your problem. If you've had the stones in for a while and it just started, I dont know.
2007-01-08 10:08:17 · answer #7 · answered by herndog 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe, but if you dont mind me asking, what kind of fish do you have, casue bettas sometimes build bubble nests
2007-01-08 10:07:42 · answer #8 · answered by Skittles 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
cover the air stone
2007-01-08 10:11:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
watch the air rising and you will see if there building up, if you want to reduce them turn valve down on you air line, they are no a bad thing and wont do any harm
2007-01-08 10:26:46 · answer #10 · answered by Robert C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋