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foj1428 Fingerling Posts: 43 Kudos: 28 Votes: 44 Registered: 06-Apr-2005	I recently read somewhere that if you have a stream of bubbles in your tank it should be guarded in some way (eg. with a tube) so the fish don't swim through it as it can damage their eyes. Does anyone know anything about this? In my tank the fish often swim in the bubbles and they seem to enjoy it! Should I do something about this?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
Hooktor Fish Addict Posts: 646 Kudos: 651 Votes: 67 Registered: 22-Mar-2004	I have never heard that before, where did you hear that? I could not image that bubbles of air could harm fish since bubbles occur all the time in a natural enviorment. Your fish would not purposely hurt themselves, so i am pretty sure there is nothing to worry about.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	I have to agree with Hooktor, I can't imagine this being true...I have airstones all over my tanks, and in my 125 my corries (especially the Hasbrosus), the betta, and the Harlequin Rasboras literally lve to play in the bubbles...There have been times when I thought that they would definately hurt themselves but it hasn't happened yet, all that happens is they just keep going back for more So add the airstones, help create airbubbles...if they like it they will play if not, at least it adds more air to the tank...heidi michelle heidi michelle attached this image: "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
foj1428 Fingerling Posts: 43 Kudos: 28 Votes: 44 Registered: 06-Apr-2005	Not surprisingly it was on a web site which sells aquarium accessories such as bubble tubes! I didn't think it was anything to worry about, I just wondered if anyone had heard anything similar.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
Hooktor Fish Addict Posts: 646 Kudos: 651 Votes: 67 Registered: 22-Mar-2004	They probably just want you to spend more money
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
Pammy Hobbyist Posts: 148 Kudos: 130 Registered: 30-Mar-2004	I have a betta that sits in a bubble wand. He just sits there, totally still gettin' a massage. So, i don't think it harms Fish. Maybe just pampers them a little.   -pamela
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	foj1428 Sounds as good as "They Say" that certainly sounds like nothing but sales talk. In nature fish love swimming in the bubbles they either go in there to hide or the larger ones go in there for a feed. Also fish swimming up rapids that is one big air bubble washing machine. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
mynameisnathan1234 Hobbyist Posts: 54 Kudos: 49 Votes: 4 Registered: 22-Mar-2004	If I were a fish, I would sit in the bubbles all day.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	Some people try to ruin all the fun ]:\| At one time my 29g was mainly platies and loaches, they loved to play in the bubbles. Occasionally the platies would literally line up at the top of the tank and take turns, diving in one at a time. I work nights so I was also lucky enough to see my kuhlis playing in the bubbles as well. This pic was taken with my old, cheap camera but it's my platies and queen loaches having a good old time Theresa_M attached this image: ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
davetherave Hobbyist Posts: 112 Kudos: 82 Votes: 1 Registered: 12-May-2004	My yoyo's lounge in the "bubbles" - never seen them bumping into the glass afterwards - LOL In the wild - think of all the flowing rivers and the amount of "bubbles" they cause - you've never seen a blind fish!! Best regards Dave
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
tankie Fish Addict Posts: 857 Kudos: 848 Votes: 230 Registered: 15-Mar-2005	my platies and my gouramis love the bubbles....i can even touch them and they just dont care.
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Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	heh...I even had a betta that loved the bubble wall...he'd run along it back and forth all day rather than doing more normal betta type activities in higher current areas which is to sulk . Only thing I've ever heard of in relation to bubbles is gas bubble disease but from what I remember that shows up around the gills. ^_^[hr width='40%']"Has someone taken your faith? It's real, the pain you feel. The life, the love, You die to heal. The hope that starts, The broken hearts... I’ve got another confession my friend, I’m no fool. I’m getting tired of starting again, Somewhere new."
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