Might be a dumb question

Most powerheads come with a aerator to add oxygen to the water. Does anyone use this feature and is it an effective way to add oxygen to the tank?

Is it possible to add to much oxygen?

 

i know personally i never use it. my skimmer does the job well enough and i have powerheads that break the surface of the water which also helps.

 

It depends on the tank. A heavily planted FW could definitely have too much aeration, but for most SW, you eally can't add too much aeration. I wouldn't want the bubbles in my DT, to be honest, though.

 

bubbles in a sw DT is a tragic sight. My skimmer is micro bubble king. I dont have a good answer for you but want to insure you friend...No question about this hobby is dumb. Unless the question is can I have fish and corals without water? lol good luck friend....

 

Powerheads and skimmers, and pumps all give off oxygyn..I would not use the tube

 

Not to mention in a SW tank,adding air using a powerhead would put saltcreep everywhere.

 

thanks everyone - I am always humbled by all the help. I will go with the experienced.

And thanks coldshot - this hobby/ obsession can make a person feel dumb LOL

 

the only dumb question is the one not asked is what my journey men tell me