JeffP Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I'm assuming the bubbles I see up against my glass are nitrogen bubbles thanks to the bacteria in my sandbed doing their job. I'm also assuming this is a very good thing. Am I assuming correctly? Or am I being a 'tard? Should I stir the bed to clear the bubbles up, or let them rise on their own time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illcssd Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 You are correct in your assumption that they are nitrogen bubbles. No need to stir it as that will disrupt the process. They are a good thing and are just part of a developing tank. No need to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 If you stir the bed, then oxygen will get in there and the dentrifying bacteria will not be able to work. They need low or zero oxygen to do their job. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 sweet. Thanks guys, that's what I figured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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