air pumps?....please help!

jonathan · 01-29-2005, 08:59 PM

Are air pumps neccesities for an aquarium, i was just wondering cuz mine broke recently and im wondering if i should buy a new one. Does anyone have any suggestions.

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maxpayne_lhp · 01-29-2005, 09:05 PM

Well, the water will be rich in Oxigen that way. But morever, the water absorbs oxigen in the air the MOST when it is exposed in the air, so it's ok without an air pump (I don't have one) but as the water is pulled up to the filtering housing, you should ****let the it spread out in a large surface and let the covering open so that the water will be exposed the best!

jonathan · 01-29-2005, 09:09 PM

thanks maxpayne_Ihp,you saved me afew bucks.

jonathan

maxpayne_lhp · 01-29-2005, 09:18 PM

You're welcomed! Well, when I was a little boy, whenever the electricity went out, the fish'd swim up to the water surface and "breathe" out there. I just though that the air pump went off so they just can't take enough "air". But, I've read some books on this and, however, if I turned on the filter, have plenty of plants, the air pump is no longer neccessary!

aquariumfishguy · 01-29-2005, 10:45 PM

In a situation where you have no power, a battery-powered air pump is a nice thing to have... it may even save you a few fish.

However, under normal conditions, a decent filtration system should work wonders. Air pumps aren't needed for such “normal” conditions, and do very little (they cannot change equilibrium of co2 inside the aquarium).

maxpayne_lhp · 01-30-2005, 12:36 AM

Hiho! I can't find such things, and here, loss of power usually lasts for only couplef of hours and in the day-time. So don't need to worry much.

bluemerlin · 01-30-2005, 06:26 AM

I use an air pump for visual effect and to generate a little more water movement than the biowheel alone.

It seems to work well, and as they are typically only $10 I think they are worth it in larger tanks.

maxpayne_lhp · 01-30-2005, 07:57 AM

Well, as I want my tank as a natural living snapshot, I would rather not to use an air pum. But, maybe the air pump brings the tank a wonderful beauty sometimes!

aquariumfishguy · 01-30-2005, 09:18 AM

I agree, there are certain aquariums which look very neat with a bubble wand of some type. There are also some tacky looking aquariums with similar devices. It just depends on your tank, personally, and your idea of beauty.

maxpayne_lhp · 01-30-2005, 09:37 AM

He he, alrighty! II really love a tank with calm area, like a still image. And active tank will be good, also!

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jonathan Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 29 User Feedback: (0)	air pumps?....please help! Are air pumps neccesities for an aquarium, i was just wondering cuz mine broke recently and im wondering if i should buy a new one. Does anyone have any suggestions. ** **jonathan

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maxpayne_lhp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan's salad bowl. Age: 20 Posts: 2,171 User Feedback: (0)	Well, the water will be rich in Oxigen that way. But morever, the water absorbs oxigen in the air the MOST when it is exposed in the air, so it's ok without an air pump (I don't have one) but as the water is pulled up to the filtering housing, you should ****let the it spread out in a large surface and let the covering open so that the water will be exposed the best! __________________ ~Nam Nguyen~

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jonathan Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 29 User Feedback: (0)	Re: air pumps?....please help! thanks maxpayne_Ihp,you saved me afew bucks. jonathan

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maxpayne_lhp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan's salad bowl. Age: 20 Posts: 2,171 User Feedback: (0)	You're welcomed! Well, when I was a little boy, whenever the electricity went out, the fish'd swim up to the water surface and "breathe" out there. I just though that the air pump went off so they just can't take enough "air". But, I've read some books on this and, however, if I turned on the filter, have plenty of plants, the air pump is no longer neccessary! __________________ ~Nam Nguyen~

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aquariumfishguy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern, Michigan Posts: 372 User Feedback: (0)	In a situation where you have no power, a battery-powered air pump is a nice thing to have... it may even save you a few fish. However, under normal conditions, a decent filtration system should work wonders. Air pumps aren't needed for such “normal” conditions, and do very little (they cannot change equilibrium of co2 inside the aquarium). __________________ Cory M.H. Care4fish.com - Closed See my forums for further details... Fish Forums: www.s4.invisionfree.com/Care4FishForums

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01-30-2005, 12:36 AM	#6
maxpayne_lhp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan's salad bowl. Age: 20 Posts: 2,171 User Feedback: (0)	Hiho! I can't find such things, and here, loss of power usually lasts for only couplef of hours and in the day-time. So don't need to worry much. __________________ ~Nam Nguyen~

01-30-2005, 06:26 AM	#7
bluemerlin Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 15 User Feedback: (0)	Re: air pumps?....please help! I use an air pump for visual effect and to generate a little more water movement than the biowheel alone. It seems to work well, and as they are typically only $10 I think they are worth it in larger tanks.

01-30-2005, 07:57 AM	#8
maxpayne_lhp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan's salad bowl. Age: 20 Posts: 2,171 User Feedback: (0)	Well, as I want my tank as a natural living snapshot, I would rather not to use an air pum. But, maybe the air pump brings the tank a wonderful beauty sometimes! __________________ ~Nam Nguyen~

01-30-2005, 09:18 AM	#9
aquariumfishguy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern, Michigan Posts: 372 User Feedback: (0)	I agree, there are certain aquariums which look very neat with a bubble wand of some type. There are also some tacky looking aquariums with similar devices. It just depends on your tank, personally, and your idea of beauty. __________________ Cory M.H. Care4fish.com - Closed See my forums for further details... Fish Forums: www.s4.invisionfree.com/Care4FishForums

01-30-2005, 09:37 AM	#10
maxpayne_lhp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan's salad bowl. Age: 20 Posts: 2,171 User Feedback: (0)	He he, alrighty! II really love a tank with calm area, like a still image. And active tank will be good, also! __________________ ~Nam Nguyen~

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