Gas bubbles from subtrate.
Options
Previous Topic Next Topic
Tizzy
#1 Posted : 08 February 2010 15:05:39
Rank: Neon

Groups: Registered Users

Joined: 17/01/2010
Posts: 4
I have a planted tank with a soil based substrate topped by gravel.There is a heater cable fitted in the substrate.I find a lot of gas builds up in the substrate.It is odourless unlike hydrogen sulphide and doesn't seem to affect the health of the fish at all.I was just wondering what it was. 
Juwel Rio 125- 3 Platies,6 Tiger Barbs,4 Zebra Danios,1 Leopard Danio,2 Glowlight Danios,6 Penguin Tetras,4 Cardinal Tetras,3 Panda Corys,1 Chinese Algae Eater.
Back to top
Report?
ferox
#2 Posted : 08 February 2010 17:36:00
Rank: Discus

Groups: Registered Users

Joined: 20/09/2006
Posts: 3,370
I got the same thing when I was using garden soil as a substrate (I don't do that now), and I guessed it was probably CO2, it never smelled like H2S which surprised me as the substrate would be almost certainly anaerobic underneath.
Garden shed full of tanks (tropicals) and a pond.

Without understanding, knowledge is worthless
Back to top
Report?
Bluedave
#3 Posted : 09 February 2010 16:12:44
Rank: Discus

Groups: Registered Users

Joined: 03/07/2007
Posts: 4,194
Could be all sorts - as long as it doesn't smell and your tank parameters are stable I wouldn't worry about it. Changes in KH and pH are things to look out for. If they are stable then don't worry.
Back to top
Report?
Tizzy
#4 Posted : 11 February 2010 17:01:58
Rank: Neon

Groups: Registered Users

Joined: 17/01/2010
Posts: 4
I shan't worry about it then.I had H2S in the tank a few years ago and you can't mistake the sulphur smell when the bubbles break the surface,so i know it can't be that.The tank is healthy enough so i'll leave it at that.Thanks for the advice.
Juwel Rio 125- 3 Platies,6 Tiger Barbs,4 Zebra Danios,1 Leopard Danio,2 Glowlight Danios,6 Penguin Tetras,4 Cardinal Tetras,3 Panda Corys,1 Chinese Algae Eater.
Back to top
Report?
imustbedreamin
#5 Posted : 11 February 2010 20:42:00

Rank: Moderation

Groups: Moderator, Registered Users

Joined: 07/08/2002
Posts: 4,976
turn off your heater cable......it is of no real use and is just costing you in power
stupid is as stupid does
Back to top
Report?
Users browsing this topic
Guest
Forum Jump  
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

Powered by YAF | YAF © 2003-2010, Yet Another Forum.NET
This page was generated in 0.504 seconds.