BUBBLES!!!!

[Aqua_Princess64]

There are bubbles all over the sides of my tank. I think it's coming from the filter. I filled my tank up more so it wouldn't give off so many bubbles and some are still there. I think they're annoying!!!! Is there any way to make them go away?

 

[akhtar]

they are a good thing, fish can breath from the bubbles

 

[Aqua_Princess64]

Oh, I kinda thought about that. Thanks!

 

[snotirl]

Ye that happens on mine some times it just from when the water level drops its from the filter

 

[Inchworm]

Hi Aqua_Princes64

It's important to keep your tank filled to the top at all times. If you let the water level drops, it's like having a smaller tank. Your fish will be crowded.

At least once a week you should clean the tank and fill it to the top with clean dechlorinated water. If the water evaporates before that time, just add a little more.

 

[Sinuhe]

they are a good thing, fish can breath from the bubbles

Fish actually do not breath from the bubbles. Bubbles are only good for oxygenating the water when they reach the surface and break.

You can try letting the water sit in buckets for several hours before adding it to the tank, that might help reduce the bubbles. Does your filter have an air intake, do bubbles come out of the filter? I have my internal filters set in such a way that they only circulate the water without intaking air. Surface agitation is the main thing about providing enough oxygen, you don't necessarily need bubbles for it.