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Tips For Properly Aerating Your Aquarium<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
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A fish aquarium should be well aerated to maintain optimal water conditions on freshwater fish. Under-aerated water is less oxygenated than water with the right amount of dissolved oxygen and can cause fish to gasp frequently or spend excessive time around the filter. The aeration of the water in a fish aquarium is especially important in warmer water because the fish will need more oxygen. Medication, oxygen deprivation, oxygen poor water conditions, overcrowding, and filtration issues can also decrease the level of oxygenation.<\/p>\n

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Air stones<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Air stones to a sponge filter are an excellent way to improve the circulation of water in your fish tank. They are inexpensive and provide a variety of benefits to your aquatic life. These stones should be installed at the backstages of your aquarium. You can also use a small air pump to generate super tiny bubbles. However, be aware that air pumps with low-wattage should not be used in large fish tanks. A 10-watt pump can provide the proper circulation of water.<\/p>\n

Most air stones come with rubber tubing. Some don\u2019t, however. When purchasing air stones, make sure to consider the size of your tank. Typically, the larger the aquarium is, the more airstones you need. Purchasing the right size depends on your tank\u2019s size and shape. If you have a large aquarium, you can also purchase air stones with square end caps. Those with square end caps are easier to place in your aquarium, and the bubbles they produce will be more noticeable to your fish.<\/p>\n

Air stone product<\/strong> pumps air into the lower water columns, increasing dissolved oxygen levels at all levels of the tank, biological filtration becomes more effective and helping push expired gases out of the tank.<\/p>\n

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