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	nano bubbles on new gravel
BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	i bought a new 55usg last friday and some gravel. the tank has been cycling ever since friday but dosnt have a heater yet. i noticed tonight that the old gravel i put in doesnt have any bubbles but the new larger gravel does has little nano bubbles. why are there bubbles on my rocks? there are also these nano bubbles in the corner of the tank
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, The small bubbles are probably the water degassing. This is normal after a water change or a fresh fill up. As to why the bubbles are not attached to the "old" gravel, could it be because the old gravel still has some bacteria colonies and the bubbles don't adhere? Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Bdadawg Fish Addict Posts: 530 Kudos: 161 Votes: 26 Registered: 04-Feb-2002	Usually it is a result of air sticking to the paint on the rocks. The old gravel has already been used enough to allow the air to escape. The new gravel just needs some time. Bdadawg
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26


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