Running Air Before Adding Water

[TSWisla]

Do you have to put in an airstone and run it before you add new water? What is the point of this? Thanks

 

[smurfyy_2k3]

airstone is not required in an aquarium at all they are for ascetic reasons only

 

[chilledtim]

Thats not true is it?

There vital for the gas exchange i the aquariums by breaking the surface film.

 

[Bozza]

It depends if u have live plants or how ur filter is positioned. Sometimes u dont need a airstone if u have good water movement. I think they were talkin about putting the airstone in before adding water to a new aquarium. Is this true? If not please re-word it because its confused us

 

[chilledtim]

yeah i dont think theres any need to put it in befor adding water.

 

[Majjie]

You may be thinking about the traditional method of removing chlorine from tap water. Bubbling air through it drives off the chlorine.

These days most of us use dechlorinator.

 

[Dorkhedeos]

you will still need to use conditioner for your water even if you do get rid of the chlorine. there is still chloramine in the water

 

[Gazoo]

there is still chloramine in the water

Not always true. My water is supplied by the Detroit Water Department. I spoke with a person at the treatment plant and was told they do not add choramines to the water at this time.