bubbles in sand

Discussion in 'Sand' started by Newreef15, Sep 7, 2009.

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  1. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    have bubble of some kind of gas in my sand what is this what should it do
     
    Newreef15, Sep 7, 2009
    Newreef15, Sep 7, 2009
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  2. vegasfish

    vegasfish Feather Star

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    Is it a ton of very small bubbles on the surface? If so it might just be normal diatom die off.
     
    vegasfish, Sep 7, 2009
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  3. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    They are about the size of a pen head and on the front glass I can see about 50 of them
     
    Newreef15, Sep 7, 2009
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  4. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    That is totally normal for a new tank.
     
    mikejrice, Sep 7, 2009
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  5. cardking411

    cardking411 Plankton

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    yep its normal
     
    cardking411, Sep 19, 2009
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