How important is a bubbler?

[jdsolo]

My bubble wand is not cranking out anywhere near where it used to. Still a slow trickle. I changed it out for a new want, helped a little. Tried a new pump. Same result. I may try an air stone.

Algea in my tank may cause the wand to plug quickly.

My question is how important is this? I have a filter that hangs on the tank, so there is some aeration there. This is a 20 gallon tank.

Thanks,

John

[aquariumfishguy]

Air Stones, Bubble Wands, etc. are all very neat tools (decorations) to have IMO. But keep in mind, I did add in the work "decorations" to that sentence. It seems many people have been asking this question, and as I have said it depends on the aeration in your tank. If you have a filter, designed for your tank, and its fairly new (past 10 years or so), then your tank is more than likely aerated enough without the extra "bubbles".

Personally, I like them. Some of my tanks wouldn't look right without them setup so I will keep my bubble wands, but its certainly just an option, not something you "NEED" to keep.

[TKOS]

As long as there is surface movement from the HOB filter then the bubbler is not necessary. Keep it if you like it. :)