Two sort of random fish questions

[goldenpuon]

I have lots of aeration in my goldfish tanks. I was wondering if it is easy to overaerate tanks? (Though I doubt my goldfish are overaerated though they have plenty for circulation.)

Secondly, I am buying the cheaper Whisper filter carbons now that you have to assemble yourself. I always put the charcoal in the carbon over the sink or bathtub and a little always spills. Does it harm the pipes or anything if it goes down the drain by mistake? Like I know gravel going down the drain is something you would not want to do.

Thanks!

Renee

[eve]

no, you definitely can't over oxygenate a goldfish tank
it's essential for them to have as much circulation as possible


as for the carbon
i personally, always just dump out the old carbon in a trash bin, and then refill the bags or boxes, depending on which filter i have to exchange it, on the side of the sink
close the bag/box and then wash them through with cold water

sometimes small grains will always fall into the sink, but won't be a problem, as long as it isn't a clumb full falling in

[Carl]

Jan 2, 2009 18:37:12 GMT -5 goldenpuon said:

I have lots of aeration in my goldfish tanks. I was wondering if it is easy to overaerate tanks? (Though I doubt my goldfish are overaerated though they have plenty for circulation.)

The only real problem as I have seen with high aeration is twofold:
[1] Some fish that prefer a more gentle water flow or fry make get overly stressed. As you noted, I doubt that your goldfish are over aerated

[2]In tanks that have added CO2 for plants, over aeration will drive off CO2 almost as rapidly as you add it.

Secondly, I am buying the cheaper Whisper filter carbons now that you have to assemble yourself. I always put the charcoal in the carbon over the sink or bathtub and a little always spills. Does it harm the pipes or anything if it goes down the drain by mistake? Like I know gravel going down the drain is something you would not want to do.

I too have spilled carbon in drains, I have not had a problem yet and it certainly will keep them fresh (LOL), but I would try and prevent this from happening as much as possible.

Carl

[murdock6701]

dump the old carbon in the trsh - cut the corner of the new carbon bag w/ a pair of scissors - that way you can get the carbon down in between the plastic spreader so it all doesn't go down the middle - just a thought....

[goldenpuon]

Thanks guys. I honestly doubted my goldfish were overaerated but I was just wondering. For the carbon, that's good news too. That was my mom's concern even though I never spilled that much carcoal down the drain. Thanks again!