I run a sump on my system it takes care of all three of those issues without me having to use air stones. I also run co2 during the day, I have had no oxygen problems in my tank. I do agree though that this is an aquarium topic that new aquarist need to address, it is an important topic for both healthy fish and healthy plants.
Thank you for such an informative video! And that tank is beautiful! I had to learn the hard way about bubbles ruining my light. It seems that here in the States, splash guards (air guard) is a DIY project. Thanks for showing what it looks like so I can get someone to make it for me!
Official WASABI Moderator: Hi Cin, yes, bubble backsplash may cause water build-up on the lighting. It's best to position the air stone away from the light, otherwise, you'll need an air guard as you mentioned. Keep up the great feedback.
What if im not running co2? Would aeration still help my heavily planted tank? Should I run an airstone all day along with my hang on back filter to optimize effects?
If you’re not injecting CO2, do not heavily aerate your water at night. This will allow CO2 to build up when your lights aren’t on and plants are respiring. This way, when your lights turn on there will be more available CO2 for your plants to use for photosynthesis. After a few hours into the light cycle, as your plants use up the extra CO2, aeration can help add some more into the water from the atmosphere.
Thanks Wasabi! Silly question, but how do we know if we have enough aeration? I've added a small air stone to my 50 gallon tank and I'm wondering if it's enough. Thank you for all of your informative videos!
That should be sufficient in terms of aeration, but if you wish to check scientifically, get a CO2 drop checker - Official WASABI Aquarium Channel Moderator
There are gadgets that measure dissolved oxygen. A CO2 drop checker/digital reader will give you info about CO2, but it will tell you nothing about oxygen levels. You may have high CO2 and low O2, you may also have high CO2 and high O2. You can have low CO2 and high O2 or both low CO2 and low O2. Rather than buying a tool to measure O2, just observe your fish. If they’re acting normal (typical activity levels and not gasping at the surface) and your plants are doing well, you’re good. Adding some surface agitation at night (if injecting CO2) is a good idea: even more so if you run a warmer aquarium, are heavily stocked with fish or are using medications. These things can quickly deplete oxygen in the water.
So, if during the day we inject CO2 into the aquarium (which will lower the PH) and 1-2 hours after CO2 is switch off we will start aeration (which will increase the PH). Won’t this PH variation be harmful to livestock? Won’t this cause algae issues ? Can we use PH controller with aeration method ? Thanks a lot for your videos.
Greatest aquarium channel!!!!! You guys are the best. Very informative. Do you guys have a online store? I would like to show my support and buy things if you guys sell items.
I have a Dutch style tank which looks a little cloudy. This tank has a few plants which prefer lower pH. Will daily aeration cause the pH to go high and affect the plants
Ph fluctuates with the amount of CO2 in the water: the more CO2, the lower the ph. So the effect aeration has on ph depends on whether it’s causing the amount of CO2 to increase or decrease. What people really mean when they say plants do better in a lower ph is that they do better with a lower kh. Keeping a low kh for sensitive species is what’s important as a high kh can prevent the uptake of some minerals. Ph and kh are related though- if you have a high kh, you’ll have a high ph as the carbonates/bicarbonates are buffers that neutralize acid.
@@jygogaming3550 CO2 levels cause ph to fluctuate but do not affect kh. My tanks’ ph fluctuate between 6.2 and 7.2 on a daily basis- no harm to the fish. Since I keep only soft water fish and crystal red shrimp my tanks’ kh range from 0-2. I’ve never had a problem in my 7 years with any ph crashes. If I were to neglect performing maintenance, there would be potential for a problem.
Super video! What should I do with my filter (with lily pipe causing waves on the surface helping airation) when the CO2 is on. Does it impact CO2 leaving the tank faster? Would it help to turn it off at the time or maybe an hour later to help CO2 generator and turn it back on when oxygen is needed for the plants? Thanks
The circulation caused by the lily pipe is great for moving CO2, nutrients, etc around the aquarium. A bit of rippling at the surface will cause a bit of gassing off, but it’s negligible (unless the outflow is causing lots of splashing at the surface). The benefits of the circulation are positive.
my curiousity is on daylight when the light and co2 is switched on, we need to switch off the oxygen machine(aeration), my concern is the fish oxygen level during daylight does the plant will supply enough oxygen for them during photosyntesis?
Bro one doubt from India? When to turn on the oxygen air pump in a non CO2 setup. ? Does running the oxygen pump 24/7 affect plants or off the pump affect fish?
I was thinking of running my air stone inside one of my filters that way it’s less stuff visible In the tank and there won’t be issues with splashing, think that’s a good idea?
@@NORIaquaCh can you send a direct link to the exact product for the corner air guard in your video. I cannot find this on your website. Also, do you ship to the U.S.?
Idk If I missed, so the gap between turning off light then switch on aerator is 1 hour later right? so in the next morning aerator should be off 1 hour before light on i?
@WASABI Aquarium Channel You say in the video that aeration should run opposite of CO2 on a separate timer as to not cancel each other out. My question is, does having a power head running in the tank for 24 hours a day for water movement cancel out the effects of the co2? Do I need to disconnect the power head while the co2 is running? Thank you!
My tank is planted , but no co2 injection. Can i still use oxygenator at night? Will this makes my tank has more co2 in it? After first night i did that, next morning i have 4 tetras died. Thanks.
Typically, you do not want to use heavy aeration at night as you will gas off the extra CO2 being released by the plants while they are not photosynthesizing. Since you do not inject CO2, you want to maximize the amount available when the lights turn on. But, there may be factors that may require some aeration: water at higher temperatures doesn’t hold as much oxygen, overstocked tanks deplete oxygen faster as there are more fish using it, medications can also deplete the water of oxygen. I only use extra aeration at night on my non CO2 tanks if I have to use medication for my fish.
@@StanTheObserver-lo8rx you mean low iron glass tanks? I’m not sure if they use those tanks at the ada gallery for their big tanks. I know they use sumos because I was reading an article by Dennis Wong that mentioned the ada gallery uses sumps on their big displays. Not if they can be drilled I’ve personally never drilled a tank, I’m sure you can though.
@@Ethan-mw1qx lol,yes,I meant low iron. I heard they shatter more easy and others have said..it's not that big a difference. But using canisters with such high tech setups seems incongruous when you want the total illusion..and not pipes and hoses. You want public aquaria level of viewing. Like the tanks in the Amazon dome..Obvious they are Amano /ADA style..but you see nothing of the mechanicals.
Hi I just start a new planted nature aquarium. So after the lights and CO2 is turned off by the timer, does the aeration should be start immediately? I’m also having a twinstar nano turn on all the time but it only run for few seconds by interval. Should I turn off the nano while CO2 and light is on? Thanks Wasabi Channel 🙏
Official WASABI Moderator: Yes, have the air pump a timer that turns on right after CO2 and lights turn off. You should keep the light on as long as the CO2 is on, there's no requirement to turn it on/off by intervals.
@@NORIaquaCh im using a diy CO2 setup... so i cant turn it off. I do use air stones at night when the lights are off, but being that i cant turn off the CO2..do you have any tips or suggestions? Please help!
@@MC-ly8jc Official WASABI Moderator: Hi Emme, good question. Please put a valve between your two DIY bottles, so you can manually turn off the chemical reaction at night. Also, please check NORI aqua channel for my exclusive interview.
Official WASABI Moderator: Hi Alexsander, aeration is beneficial to the aquarium at all times, particularly to dilute the protein surface scum. We hope this helps! ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
Official WASABI Moderator: Yes, that's correct. Bubbles just at night via timer (or manual), whatever works for you. Also, please check NORI aqua channel for my exclusive interview.
so.. why would a natural ecosystem like a small pond be fine w no air pumps, but a tank need it? Given enough surface agitation, shouldnt it be about the same?
I am currently using the outflow from my cannister filter to achieve aeration, however I also have inline cO2.. I am concerned that I am losing and wasting a lot of my CO2 as it is being directed towards the surface of the water and is subject to heavy water disturbance. Is this bad?
Official WASABI Moderator: I would personally consider it is a form of aeration. Not as effective as continual bubbles by an air stone, and may not pop the surface film, but an alternative nonetheless.
Its called high tech for a reason, if you have a budget constraint, go with low tech instead. Even for low tech, air stone are also recommended hence the popular usage of sponge filter. Japanese are perfectionist, they go the extra mile on anything they're passionate about.
This video is amazing. My learning for aquatic lives never stops. I learned a lot here. Thanks!
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Embarking on a new planted tank for the first time and I'm so glad I found this guy.
Thank You 🙏🏼🇬🇧
I run a sump on my system it takes care of all three of those issues without me having to use air stones. I also run co2 during the day, I have had no oxygen problems in my tank. I do agree though that this is an aquarium topic that new aquarist need to address, it is an important topic for both healthy fish and healthy plants.
Awesome informations, many thanks 👌
This channel deserves a hell lot of subscribers!
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To summarize what he’s saying is best to on the oxygen pump at night when aquarium lights are off when co2 is higher
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Your knowledge is amazing. I am interested if anyone can tell me what lights does he use in this tank?
Thank you for such an informative video! And that tank is beautiful! I had to learn the hard way about bubbles ruining my light. It seems that here in the States, splash guards (air guard) is a DIY project. Thanks for showing what it looks like so I can get someone to make it for me!
Official WASABI Moderator: Hi Cin, yes, bubble backsplash may cause water build-up on the lighting. It's best to position the air stone away from the light, otherwise, you'll need an air guard as you mentioned. Keep up the great feedback.
This video is very helpful and informative. Thank you so much.
Thank you wasabi nice video nice aquarium, and a lot of lessons to learn from,
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Awesome. Good tips and very clear directions. Thanks!
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So helpful and informative! Thank you so much!!
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Thank you! I'm new to the hobby, your video is very helpful ♡
its very valuable information. thank you so much
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What if im not running co2? Would aeration still help my heavily planted tank? Should I run an airstone all day along with my hang on back filter to optimize effects?
If you’re not injecting CO2, do not heavily aerate your water at night. This will allow CO2 to build up when your lights aren’t on and plants are respiring. This way, when your lights turn on there will be more available CO2 for your plants to use for photosynthesis. After a few hours into the light cycle, as your plants use up the extra CO2, aeration can help add some more into the water from the atmosphere.
Thank you. Great video. Will try it
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Such a great video very helpful. Thank you.
I might replace my surace skimmer with a airstone
Skimmer is more important than an air stone
Thanks Wasabi! Silly question, but how do we know if we have enough aeration? I've added a small air stone to my 50 gallon tank and I'm wondering if it's enough. Thank you for all of your informative videos!
That should be sufficient in terms of aeration, but if you wish to check scientifically, get a CO2 drop checker - Official WASABI Aquarium Channel Moderator
There are gadgets that measure dissolved oxygen. A CO2 drop checker/digital reader will give you info about CO2, but it will tell you nothing about oxygen levels. You may have high CO2 and low O2, you may also have high CO2 and high O2. You can have low CO2 and high O2 or both low CO2 and low O2. Rather than buying a tool to measure O2, just observe your fish. If they’re acting normal (typical activity levels and not gasping at the surface) and your plants are doing well, you’re good. Adding some surface agitation at night (if injecting CO2) is a good idea: even more so if you run a warmer aquarium, are heavily stocked with fish or are using medications. These things can quickly deplete oxygen in the water.
so in the day time when the co2 is ON the aeration is OFF? so in night time the aeration is ON when the co2 is OFF?
So, if during the day we inject CO2 into the aquarium (which will lower the PH) and 1-2 hours after CO2 is switch off we will start aeration (which will increase the PH). Won’t this PH variation be harmful to livestock? Won’t this cause algae issues ? Can we use PH controller with aeration method ? Thanks a lot for your videos.
Where is the link to the splash guard?
Greatest aquarium channel!!!!! You guys are the best. Very informative.
Do you guys have a online store? I would like to show my support and buy things if you guys sell items.
Official WASABI Moderator: Hi Serolf, please visit the AQUA SHOP wasabi online here: aqua-wasabi.com/
Very helpful
I have a Dutch style tank which looks a little cloudy. This tank has a few plants which prefer lower pH. Will daily aeration cause the pH to go high and affect the plants
pH will typically increase due to certain hardscape or excess CO2. Aeration shouldn't affect the pH at all. - Official WASABI Moderator.
Co2 will lower the ph
Ph fluctuates with the amount of CO2 in the water: the more CO2, the lower the ph. So the effect aeration has on ph depends on whether it’s causing the amount of CO2 to increase or decrease. What people really mean when they say plants do better in a lower ph is that they do better with a lower kh. Keeping a low kh for sensitive species is what’s important as a high kh can prevent the uptake of some minerals. Ph and kh are related though- if you have a high kh, you’ll have a high ph as the carbonates/bicarbonates are buffers that neutralize acid.
@@markfigueroa2549 if u have a low kh the ph will fluctuates
@@jygogaming3550 CO2 levels cause ph to fluctuate but do not affect kh. My tanks’ ph fluctuate between 6.2 and 7.2 on a daily basis- no harm to the fish. Since I keep only soft water fish and crystal red shrimp my tanks’ kh range from 0-2. I’ve never had a problem in my 7 years with any ph crashes. If I were to neglect performing maintenance, there would be potential for a problem.
Super video!
What should I do with my filter (with lily pipe causing waves on the surface helping airation) when the CO2 is on.
Does it impact CO2 leaving the tank faster?
Would it help to turn it off at the time or maybe an hour later to help CO2 generator and turn it back on when oxygen is needed for the plants? Thanks
The circulation caused by the lily pipe is great for moving CO2, nutrients, etc around the aquarium. A bit of rippling at the surface will cause a bit of gassing off, but it’s negligible (unless the outflow is causing lots of splashing at the surface). The benefits of the circulation are positive.
What about a low tech aquarium with no co2. Can aeration still be used?
Can i open everyday my co2.. turn off the light at night, and open the aerator at night
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you are awesome dude
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my curiousity is on daylight when the light and co2 is switched on, we need to switch off the oxygen machine(aeration), my concern is the fish oxygen level during daylight does the plant will supply enough oxygen for them during photosyntesis?
Bro one doubt from India? When to turn on the oxygen air pump in a non CO2 setup. ? Does running the oxygen pump 24/7 affect plants or off the pump affect fish?
Official WASABI Moderator: In a non-CO2 tank, this should not be a problem and won't harm any plants or fish.
So I have a skimmer I’m good ?
I was thinking of running my air stone inside one of my filters that way it’s less stuff visible In the tank and there won’t be issues with splashing, think that’s a good idea?
So basically it is safe to turn off aeration or filter at day but turn it on at night?
I'm using Aquarium cooling FAN on my aquarium does this help and no need to use aerator? since I have surface agitation on my tank?
Can you give me the link or picture of the air guard shown in this vdo? Thank you.
Official WASABI Moderator: Hi Tan, please visit the AQUA SHOP wasabi online here: aqua-wasabi.com/
I cannot find it on your web site. Can you post a direct link, or the name of the product?
@@NORIaquaCh can you send a direct link to the exact product for the corner air guard in your video. I cannot find this on your website. Also, do you ship to the U.S.?
Doesn’t surface agitation not enough specially with power head?
Idk If I missed, so the gap between turning off light then switch on aerator is 1 hour later right? so in the next morning aerator should be off 1 hour before light on i?
@WASABI Aquarium Channel You say in the video that aeration should run opposite of CO2 on a separate timer as to not cancel each other out. My question is, does having a power head running in the tank for 24 hours a day for water movement cancel out the effects of the co2? Do I need to disconnect the power head while the co2 is running? Thank you!
It’s really increased surface agitation that will cause more gassing off of CO2. So unless the power head aimed at the top, loss is minimal.
Good video... I have a doubt sir, canister filter won't give oxygen supply to the aquarium?
It should be okay, but for best performance, aeration is highly recommended - Official WASABI Aquarium Channel Moderator
My tank is planted , but no co2 injection. Can i still use oxygenator at night? Will this makes my tank has more co2 in it?
After first night i did that, next morning i have 4 tetras died. Thanks.
Typically, you do not want to use heavy aeration at night as you will gas off the extra CO2 being released by the plants while they are not photosynthesizing. Since you do not inject CO2, you want to maximize the amount available when the lights turn on. But, there may be factors that may require some aeration: water at higher temperatures doesn’t hold as much oxygen, overstocked tanks deplete oxygen faster as there are more fish using it, medications can also deplete the water of oxygen. I only use extra aeration at night on my non CO2 tanks if I have to use medication for my fish.
Why are no sumps used on ADA aquariums?
At the ada gallery they use sumps on the big tanks I believe
They use the lilypipe for aeration
@@Ethan-mw1qx I was wondering if low lead tanks were not as agreeable to being drilled also? I mean,sumps do bypass all that hoses and clutter look.
@@StanTheObserver-lo8rx you mean low iron glass tanks? I’m not sure if they use those tanks at the ada gallery for their big tanks. I know they use sumos because I was reading an article by Dennis Wong that mentioned the ada gallery uses sumps on their big displays. Not if they can be drilled I’ve personally never drilled a tank, I’m sure you can though.
@@Ethan-mw1qx lol,yes,I meant low iron. I heard they shatter more easy and others have said..it's not that big a difference. But using canisters with such high tech setups seems incongruous when you want the total illusion..and not pipes and hoses. You want public aquaria level of viewing. Like the tanks in the Amazon dome..Obvious they are Amano /ADA style..but you see nothing of the mechanicals.
Hi I just start a new planted nature aquarium. So after the lights and CO2 is turned off by the timer, does the aeration should be start immediately? I’m also having a twinstar nano turn on all the time but it only run for few seconds by interval. Should I turn off the nano while CO2 and light is on? Thanks Wasabi Channel 🙏
Official WASABI Moderator: Yes, have the air pump a timer that turns on right after CO2 and lights turn off. You should keep the light on as long as the CO2 is on, there's no requirement to turn it on/off by intervals.
@@NORIaquaCh im using a diy CO2 setup... so i cant turn it off. I do use air stones at night when the lights are off, but being that i cant turn off the CO2..do you have any tips or suggestions? Please help!
@@MC-ly8jc Official WASABI Moderator: Hi Emme, good question. Please put a valve between your two DIY bottles, so you can manually turn off the chemical reaction at night. Also, please check NORI aqua channel for my exclusive interview.
Can i use eheim surface skimmer running 24 hours to replace the o2 aeration?
Skimmers do not help water and air dilution - Official WASABI Aquarium Channel Moderator
Thank you for the information.
In an aquarium with plants and no co2 injection must have aeration just at night as well?
Official WASABI Moderator: Hi Alexsander, aeration is beneficial to the aquarium at all times, particularly to dilute the protein surface scum. We hope this helps! ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
So bubbles just at night via timer? ✔️
Official WASABI Moderator: Yes, that's correct. Bubbles just at night via timer (or manual), whatever works for you. Also, please check NORI aqua channel for my exclusive interview.
so.. why would a natural ecosystem like a small pond be fine w no air pumps, but a tank need it? Given enough surface agitation, shouldnt it be about the same?
I am currently using the outflow from my cannister filter to achieve aeration, however I also have inline cO2.. I am concerned that I am losing and wasting a lot of my CO2 as it is being directed towards the surface of the water and is subject to heavy water disturbance. Is this bad?
Please use a CO2 drop checker to check the PPM of CO2 dissolved in your water - Official WASABI Aquarium Channel Moderator
does surface agitation produce o2?
Unfortunately, very low level of CO2 will be dissolved - Official WASABI Aquarium Channel Moderator
Is Twinstar Nano consider as aeration?
Official WASABI Moderator: I would personally consider it is a form of aeration. Not as effective as continual bubbles by an air stone, and may not pop the surface film, but an alternative nonetheless.
Stop praising a drop checker. A digital ph reader would be a much more efficient way of doing the same thing.
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Isnt our atmosphere like 70% co2??? Wouldnt that mean if your pumping air into the water your adding co2.
Air is approximately 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, 0.9% Argon and 0.04% CO2. If CO2 were at 70% it would be too hot for life as we know it.
That Co2 diffuser looks very inefficient
Sir other videos translate in english lang so that most of viewers can understand
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Filter insurance. Lol. It’s called a warranty
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Way to much complication. You can run a planted fish tank in 0 air 0 filtration. These people are just $$$ makers
Official WASABI Moderator: Hi Kev, although science does not agree on '0 air 0 filtration', we thank you for stopping by and watching. All the best!
What's so complicated or expensive? Words too big for small brain man?
Its called high tech for a reason, if you have a budget constraint, go with low tech instead.
Even for low tech, air stone are also recommended hence the popular usage of sponge filter.
Japanese are perfectionist, they go the extra mile on anything they're passionate about.