Air pump

[Sarkis]

i have a 46gallon tank, so far i have a 150w heater and a filter system. I question would i need a air pump> if so what kind

 

[Guppylover]

You won't need a air pump if you have a filter... unless of course you want one. Look around some lfs to find a airpump that fits you.

 

[Sarkis]

You won't need a air pump if you have a filter... unless of course you want one. Look around some lfs to find a airpump that fits you.

ok thanks for the info

 

[MAM]

you'd only need an airpump if your filter was not a powerhead filter. you oculd use an airpump to power airstones and such, but they are not a must for a tank, provided your filter creates some surface agitation.

 

[Sarkis]

you'd only need an airpump if your filter was not a powerhead filter. you oculd use an airpump to power airstones and such, but they are not a must for a tank, provided your filter creates some surface agitation.

exhause me what is a powerhead filter

 

[David]

you'd only need an airpump if your filter was not a powerhead filter. you oculd use an airpump to power airstones and such, but they are not a must for a tank, provided your filter creates some surface agitation.

Actually, an air pump is necessary for certain types of fish and when cycling the tank. The filter on it's own usually does not create enough surface agitation to effectively aerate the water. When I was cycling the tank, my platies used to gasp at the surface for want of oxygen, even though I have a power filter that seems to oxygenate quite well. When I bought an air pump, they stopped doing this. Also the clown loaches that I currently have need very oxygenated water, so the air pump is a necessity, especially since the water temperature is raised for the sake of my discus.

 

[Sarkis]

you'd only need an airpump if your filter was not a powerhead filter. you oculd use an airpump to power airstones and such, but they are not a must for a tank, provided your filter creates some surface agitation.

I'm sorry i am very new to this, i bought this from Petsmart they said this is what i needed http/www.petsmart.com/global/product_det...D=1093560403995

 

[Sarkis]

anyone