should i get a air pump for my 10 gallen tank? i have a guromi a fancy finn a sucker and some other fish i forgot their names. so should i put a air pump in or not?
2007-02-04 11:36:46 · 11 answers · asked by dsp4534 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
thank you
2007-02-04 11:55:06 · update #1
Especially with your guromi being a more delicate fish, I would personally go with a air pump myself, you can get your tubing, check valve,pump and bubble wand all at your local pet shop or walmart for under $15.
2007-02-04 16:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by Danny 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
All fish need oxygen. Bettas do have the capacity, because of their labyrinth organ, to breath oxygen without an air pump, but even they should be kept happy with a little added air to their tank. But, all tropical fish need, not just an air pump, but a filter. Especially as you are probably overstocked, depending on how many "some other fish" is. You're almost at your limit with just the gourami, "fancy fin" and "sucker." The rule for tropical fish is 1 inch of fish per 1 gallon of water. So, don't get an air pump, get a good filter and make sure you do proper water changes. Have fun and good luck!
2007-02-04 11:58:36 · answer #2 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
An air pump in your tank is strictly cosmetic and adds no disolved air to the tank. The air pump also does not move enough water to create dissolved air, so it is a matter of do you want to see bubbles and run another piece of equipment or not.
2007-02-04 13:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes get an air pump, Put an airstone or air ring on the end of the tubing to diffuse the air and make it look pretty :)
2007-02-04 11:47:09 · answer #4 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
an airpump does help it gives your fish extra oxygen
2007-02-09 04:46:18 · answer #5 · answered by acstevey1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an aerator, and no filter on my small tank. My fish seem to last.
2007-02-04 12:12:39 · answer #6 · answered by Kyle 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
YES! fish need oxygen to live just like me and you
2007-02-04 11:50:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i think you should.itareates the water and helps the filter system do a better job.a gold fish can do without.they have both gills and lungs.
2007-02-04 11:56:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
yes by all means get one.
2007-02-08 23:22:27 · answer #9 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you definitely should. its really healthy for the fish. They will certainly appreciate it!!
2007-02-04 11:47:29 · answer #10 · answered by Juls 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋