Airstone/ aerator

[paul]

Would it be ok to add an airstone or something to aerate the water or will this harm/ distress my C. Orientalis??

Thanks for any help

 

[jennifer]

I would RECOMMEND having a small airstone. Just be sure it does not make ultra-fine bubbles or create a significant current. How big is the tank and what kind of filter does it have?

 

[paul]

It is 24" x 12" x 18" high. The water is roughly 12" deep probably around 50-55 litres of water. It is filtered by a fluval 1 and i do a 30% water change every week.

It is planted with 2 small elodea and another plant which the newts love but I don't know the name .It doesn't have leaves it has needles.

There is a tower of rocks on 1 side with a piece of wood breaking the surface on top.

Thanks for your time,

Paul

 

[jennifer]

Sounds great! I think the airstone will be helpful, especially if you get a film forming along the surface of the water.

 

[paul]

i think i would get a film but the slight curent from the filter breaks it up.

Cheers i'll get one

 

[rancidevilpingu]

ive got an airstone, i don't know what u mean by a film on the water. ive forgot my tanks measurements and i bought it yesterday!!!