Oxidized Aeration Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do copper grates need to be waxed for bubble columns to work through them?
No, bubble columns pass through copper grates at any oxidation stage—unoxidized, partially oxidized, fully oxidized, or waxed. You can use whichever variant fits your build aesthetic.
Can I use copper grates with soul sand elevators in my existing water tube?
Yes, you can retrofit old elevators by placing a copper grate directly above the soul sand, then filling the column above as normal. The grate hides the soul sand while maintaining full elevator speed.
What happens if I place the copper grate too high above the soul sand?
The bubble column effect will stop before reaching the grate if there's a gap—the grate must be placed directly adjacent (one block above) the soul sand or magma block to work.
Do magma block downward traps work the same way as soul sand elevators?
Yes, magma blocks create downward whirlpool effects that pass through copper grates the same way soul sand bubbles travel upward, letting you hide magma floors in mob grinders.
Can I stack multiple copper grates to hide multiple layers?
No, only the grate directly above the bubble source block will transmit the effect—additional grates above it will block the bubble column.
Does this mod affect player movement speed inside the bubble column?
No, players and mobs move at standard bubble column speeds whether the grate is present or not.
Will copper grates with this mod work in my underwater base's water circulation system?
Yes, you can design clean water flow systems by using copper grates to hide soul sand or magma blocks while maintaining bubble column mechanics for circulation or mob transport.
Do I need water above the copper grate for the bubble effect to work?
Yes, the water column above the grate must be filled normally—the grate only lets the bubble effect pass through, it doesn't create water on its own.
Can I use copper grates with other mods that add custom bubble column blocks?
This mod only works with vanilla soul sand and magma blocks; compatibility with other mods' bubble sources depends on whether those mods are designed to interact with this one.
What's the performance impact of using copper grates instead of exposed soul sand?
There's no meaningful performance difference—copper grates are a visual and design convenience with no extra computational cost compared to standard bubble columns.