Michigan Cichlid Association

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: richly2enjoy on June 24, 2015, 11:44:43 AM

Title: Well water and those tiny bubbles
Post by: richly2enjoy on June 24, 2015, 11:44:43 AM

I have been working on cycling (fishless) my new fish tank, and during water changes, I've noticed that the new water fills the whole tank with tiny bubbles like a cloud that take about 10 minutes to clear up. I'm concerned that these bubbles would harm my fish later.

Does anyone have experience with this with their well water, and what do you do about it? Our super clever python-through-the-wall system was supposed to make water changes easy - no buckets. I'm looking for creative answers that don't involve letting the water sit in a bucket first.

Thanks so much!   :D

Title: Re: Well water and those tiny bubbles
Post by: mibwb on June 25, 2015, 09:37:20 PM

The bubbles are probably natural occurring...natural gases from the ground gathering in the water. Bubbles are more noticeable when the outside temperature is higher then the ground temperature. Cold water holds more gases, then that of water at a higher temperature. Means, you are adding cold water to warmer water causing the gases to release the cooler water. These are harmless unless it is Radon gas or Methane gas. In large amounts can be hazardous.  If you are concerned, have your water tested for what type of gases that are present. Another reason for the bubbles, your well water could be at a lower water level causing the pump to draw extra air or gases from your water supply chamber.