[AGA Member] First post: tank oxygenation with power heads

[Colin Alston <karnaugh@karnaugh.za.net>]

Hi

My first post to this list (not even sure if its active)

I recently had a bit of an upset where the air pump on my airlift tube 
sponge filter system died. I only found this out when I found one of my 
2 fish on the floor of my apartment because it jumped out for some 
reason (bashed the hood off and all), whether the two problems are 
related or not I dont know. I think there must have been some rapid 
nasty nitrate increase because I quickly changed half the water to get 
my remaining friend through the night and it seemd instantly much 
happier when I did.

Anyway I've decided I'm sick of wasting money on rubbish diaphragm air 
pumps so got a power head and filter all-in-one thing (Fluval 1). It 
seems to be going great, and my fish seems to enjoy the current (and you 
cant beat how quiet it is!). Anyhow my question is what about air? I 
dont really have any plants (they always get eaten and turn into an eye 
sore) I read about venturi valves or something but is it really 
necesary? For the time being I just raised the power head outlet a bit 
so it creates a few bubbles. Should I invest in some sturdier plants?

Any feedback appreciated
- Regards.

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Colin Alston <karnaugh@karnaugh.za.net>

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