Airstone Bubble Bar, What Does It Do?

[porsche714]

whats cracking ppl ok we have a i think 30 gallon tank. im planing to put some live plants in it we have an airstone bubble bar looks like this http/www.petco.com/Assets/product_images/4/4258325796B.jpg what does it do, does it provide c02?? yes stupid question im super new to this hobby.

also i just bought 3 bags of 20 eco-complete and some driftwood. and i dont know how many watt my light is but is pretty bright. ill post some pics in a bit.

 

[cardinal sinner]

Hi
Im no expert but I would take the air stone out if you have live plants, as it drives off the co2.Air stones dont really add any thing to the water, they just move it about and it looks good B)

 

[porsche714]

Hi
Im no expert but I would take the air stone out if you have live plants, as it drives off the co2.Air stones dont really add any thing to the water, they just move it about and it looks good B)

any ariticle on how to make a co2 system? oh and also i want to add white sand infront of my tank and the rest eco-complete in the back without mixing them. what kind of white sand can i use?

 

[nry]

Yep, airstones etc simply help to oxygenate the water by moving it around: the issue is that they also help remove/dissipate CO2 which is bad for plants. In aquariums which are not overstocked you don't need an airstone as the water movement from the filter is enough to oxygenate and live plants will also help too.

There is a good pinned thread about CO2 etc at the top of this forum. Can't comment on mixing sand and Eco-Complete, it is possible it would end up mixing anyway overtime though.