airstone and co2

I have a coke-bottle CO2 setup in my 29 gallon tall. When I initially set it up, I tried using a ceramic glass diffuser, but couldn't get any actual output from it - even physically squeezing the bottles, I couldn't get any bubbles out of the diffuser. So I switched to an airstone, and I get a...

Hey all, My tank is looking good. Per some suggestions, im going to be investing in some new bulbs, DIY CO2 and eventually a canister filter. I was wondering though, Do I need an air-stone? I have a pump and airstone, I just don't like it. The pump is kind of loud and all the bubbles are too...

I recently rescaped my 120 gallon. Now I don't know if I just never noticed before the rescape but my fish are breathing really fast in the morning before the lights come on. I'm thinking there isn't enough oxygen. I threw a small air pump in there because I was scared they might die. I don't...

so here is a semi-recent shot of my tank: i've added a few plants since then, but I've been noticing that most people with planted tanks don't have any airstones. Personally, i like the look of them, but if they're non-beneficial in my planted tank, then I can take them out. Or should I...