Do I Need An Air Pump ?

[new_world_disorder]

i have an air pump from my previouse set-up. but i havent got it set up at the mo. is it really necisary to have one ? the tank is going to be having shrimp and fish!
if i do need to have it . could i just put the air pipe into the outlet of the external filter ? so i dont have to have bubbles comming up the tank.

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[Lateral Line]

All airpumps do is create surface movement so gases can exchange more easily. As long as your filter is creating some surface movement, airpumps are completely un-necessary.

 

[poopsydrew]

i have an air pump from my previouse set-up. but i havent got it set up at the mo. is it really necisary to have one ? the tank is going to be having shrimp and fish!
if i do need to have it . could i just put the air pipe into the outlet of the external filter ? so i dont have to have bubbles comming up the tank.

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Please be more general shrimp and fish?? lol. Well depends on what fish but an airstone will ensure good oxygen levels in the tank so it wont hurt. And no, i dont think you should put it in your filter. You dont think the bubbles look nice? Well you need them to oxygenate the water...Get an airstone they are under a dollar and connect it to the air pipe, this makes smalle "pretty little bubbles. It would help to know what size tank and what species of fish. Good luck.

Drew

Edit-Above i stated you "need" the bubbles. I meant if you decide to use the airstone the bubbles ARE what creates the gas exchange. If you dont like how it looks you can always take it out and save it for another tank...

 

[raptorrex]

if you are looking to keep inverts, you will need to ensure high o2 content. but though they look nice, a spray bar, or putting the output of your filter above the water line, will be far more effective, than an air stone.

 

[andywg]

Edit-Above i stated you "need" the bubbles. I meant if you decide to use the airstone the bubbles ARE what creates the gas exchange. If you dont like how it looks you can always take it out and save it for another tank...

It's actually the bubbles causing surface agitation when they hit the surface that causes gas exchange. The bubbles are not in the water anywhere long enough for meaning ful exchange to take place across the surface of the bubble.

If the OP wants decent aeration, Lateral and bobo have already described the best method.

 

[darkwolf29a]

I'll state, as well, you don't need it.

However, what fish are planning on stocking? I know I have Tiger Barbs, Guppies, and Tetras in my tank and they all play in the bubbles. I like happy tanks. LOL

 

[poopsydrew]

Edit-Above i stated you "need" the bubbles. I meant if you decide to use the airstone the bubbles ARE what creates the gas exchange. If you dont like how it looks you can always take it out and save it for another tank...

It's actually the bubbles causing surface agitation when they hit the surface that causes gas exchange. The bubbles are not in the water anywhere long enough for meaning ful exchange to take place across the surface of the bubble.

If the OP wants decent aeration, Lateral and bobo have already described the best method.

Leave it to you andy to correct me just kidding, glad we got the correct info now Told you i wouldnt want to debate you with anything fish....

Drew