Gas bubbles in 2.5" sandbed

[SaltwaterGuruNeeded]

Should I move the sand to release the bubbles, leave it, or another option? Hoping it's not hydrogen sulfide.

And yes, I believe the diatoms are from my sandbed. Nvm it looks like a different algae, like hair or Dino's. Tank is around 2 months old with fish. Current meds in tank...Prazipro and kanaplex.

 

[RedFrog211]

From my experience, this may be Anaerobic bacteria, which help complete the Nitrogen cycle in areas devoid of oxygen. Also known as Anammox (anaerobic ammonia oxidation) - I would personally leave the sand bed as is, though maybe others can shed more light.

 

[SaltwaterGuruNeeded]

Update...here's pic of algae but more concerned about the bubbles.

Bubbles...

I swear I wake up with a new problem everyday...ugh.

 

[RedFrog211]

Bubbles on the surface are due to the diatoms. They photosynthesize and create small amounts of oxygen, which in time form larger bubbles. If you “swoosh” the diatoms with water, and they come off as a dust, they are diatoms. If they come off as a stringy substance, then it may be Dinos. Either way, reducing lights can help. Especially if you only have fish right now

 

[SaltwaterGuruNeeded]

Bubbles on the surface are due to the diatoms. They photosynthesize and create small amounts of oxygen, which in time form larger bubbles. If you “swoosh” the diatoms with water, and they come off as a dust, they are diatoms. If they come off as a stringy substance, then it may be Dinos. Either way, reducing lights can help. Especially if you only have fish right now

Yes true but is 9 hrs too much light?

 

[RedFrog211]

Yes true but is 9 hrs too much light?

Depends on the intensity of the light and if there is direct/indirect sunlight in the room. The fish won’t be harmed by less light, but mixing treatments and medications can sometimes cause issues. I typically try to find natural solutions/remedies, but to each their own!

 

[MarshallB]

Yeah definitely algae photosynthesising.

The tank is new and it looks like you started with dry rock and sand. It's just going to be an all out war in your tank for awhile until it stabilizes. All you can really do if you want to keep your sanity Is keeping any 1 thing from going nuclear. Gotta let nature do its thing.

Just aim at keeping nutrients low with water changes and light feedings.

 

[DrZoidburg]

That is what I was thinking. New tank with air bubbles in the sand. Are you sure you didn't have them before?

 

[Sharkbait19]

I had air bubbles like that when I started out my tank. Eventually they went away, especially with the addition of a pistol shrimp. If you get some inverts or fish that will stir the sandbed, then algae and bubbles are less likely to appear.

 

[Rmckoy]

There are livestock that are crucial must have compared to must avoid with DSB
Even though this is only 2.5” anything I believe over 2” can be considered deep sand bed .
but typically 2-4” I believe .
id be worried 2.5” isn’t quite deep enough to keep gassed below the surface and to be efficient .

it’s been 10+ years since I’ve researched anything about deep sand beds though .
correct me if I am wrong

 

[SaltwaterGuruNeeded]

That is what I was thinking. New tank with air bubbles in the sand. Are you sure you didn't have them before?

Never.

 

[SaltwaterGuruNeeded]

I had air bubbles like that when I started out my tank. Eventually they went away, especially with the addition of a pistol shrimp. If you get some inverts or fish that will stir the sandbed, then algae and bubbles are less likely to appear.

I have 10 cerith Snails and a cbs.

 

[Sharkbait19]

I have 10 cerith Snails and a cbs.

You may want to consider nassarius snails. They’re really good at turning over the sandbed every night.

 

[SaltwaterGuruNeeded]

You may want to consider nassarius snails. They’re really good at turning over the sandbed every night.

I have a goby, you think he might eat them. He tries to eat a cerith snail every now and then.

 

[Sharkbait19]

I have a goby, you think he might eat them. He tries to eat a cerith snail every now and then.

What kind of goby? If it’s a shrimpgoby, I can’t imagine it succeeding in killing a snail.

 

[SaltwaterGuruNeeded]

What kind of goby? If it’s a shrimpgoby, I can’t imagine it succeeding in killing a snail.

It's a sleeper Banded Goby. This is him.

 

[Sharkbait19]

It's a sleeper Banded Goby. This is him.

These gobies are known for trying to eat small crustaceans, though I don’t think they kill snails very often. The good thing about nassarius snails is that they can hide underground and have strong trapdoors. You could always experiment with a couple nasssarius snails, and if it works, you could try some more.

 

[SaltwaterGuruNeeded]

These gobies are known for trying to eat small crustaceans, though I don’t think they kill snails very often. The good thing about nassarius snails is that they can hide underground and have strong trapdoors. You could always experiment with nasssarius snails, and if it works, you could try some more.

I may try that. Thanks.

 

[Sharkbait19]

I may try that. Thanks.

Glad I could help!

 

[pbrown]

I have a goby, you think he might eat them. He tries to eat a cerith snail every now and then.

I have goby and 2 narcissus and have had no issues.