what should i do? roots grew around airstone (PICS)

[fingers]

I would use one of these
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113405

They improve the oxygen levels instead of having co2 buildups.
If you have a big container and need more oxygen for your roots you can take a sponge and a rubberband or hot glue. Hot glue it to the back of the airstone so it floats instead of being at the bottom.
And maybe put the nutes in the sponge so the arent all over this will increase the plants growth.

Depending on if the nutes are heavier than the water.
If they are then I would pour them in at the water line and turn up your air pump.

Look for ones that have less co2 buildup co2 will kill ur roots.

I dont know about the floating air stone thing, but that product you linked does look really good. I might have to hunt one down in the future.

As long as they're easy enough to get and not rediculously expensive, i'd go with that.Overall i think the rubbercoated air stones are a great low cost option. They dont disintegrate like traditional stones, and could bot tangle in roots due to being thin cylindrical in shape (tubes).

I still do like the look of that ceramic product though, I'll have to look into that one i think. :thumbsup:

Take care guys,

Fingers :dance:

fingers Reviewed by fingers on 10-19-2006. what should i do? roots grew around airstone (PICS) hey all. i went to go change the solution in my 4 gal. bubbler system and i find that the roots have grown completely around the airstone. it's stuck pretty bad. any suggestions on how i release it? also, do i need to transplant into a bigger bucket, 'cause it looks like it's starting to get a bit rootbound? plus i completely cracked the lid when i lifted it. on the bright side, the plant is doing beutifully. She's already taller than me! Rating: 5