Jkamerin Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) Hello all, I am new here and this is my first ever forum post. Looking for information on these bubbles here, they started hanging around a day or so after installing our sponge filter. It’s been a week and there has been no change with the bubbles. This is a 29g tank, currently only stocked with plants and 6 guppies. Previous water test have come back okay, with a slightly elevated water hardness. I’ve read about elevated protein levels in the water that can cause this, and to do frequent water changes until resolved. Is this true? TYIA for any recommendations/help. Edited November 13, 2020 by Jkamerin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, Jkamerin said: Hello all, I am new here and this is my first ever forum post. Looking for information on these bubbles here, they started hanging around a day or so after installing our sponge filter. It’s been a week and there has been no change with the bubbles. This is a 29g tank, currently only stocked with plants and 6 guppies. Previous water test have come back okay, with a slightly elevated water hardness. I’ve read about elevated protein levels in the water that can cause this, and to do frequent water changes until resolved. Is this true? TYIA for any recommendations/help. I wouldn't worry, these bubbels form when you add colder water to your aquarium, so like after a waterchange or a top off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkamerin Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alesha Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Just wondering - do you have any meds in the tank? My water does that when I've added meds for treatments of parasites & things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkamerin Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 No medications. This tank has been up for about three weeks after being cycled. We have used plant fertilizer and water conditioner only. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Geiger Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 It may be something to do with the water source, currently the city water that is supplied from the lake near town is melting algae from seasonal changes. So there is a spike of nitrites currently. (biofiltering my water before changes) -This might not be your issue though. Its also possible that its just a new tank syndrome of some sort, you could try flourish or microbe lift to balance it if it is caused by some bacterial bloom. You can try laying a well rinsed/then dried towel, or paper towel on top for a second to absorb some of it. It might help. Quote 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Pearl Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Check out this video, there may be something helpful in it. While there, the coop has many more helpful vids! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Guy Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Jkamerin said: No medications. This tank has been up for about three weeks after being cycled. We have used plant fertilizer and water conditioner only. My water conditioner creates considerably more bubbles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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