I took the plastic tube out and put the air hose in a sea shell will this work or will the fish die eventualy from it? will i really need heater and a powerhead?
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2007-06-10 16:23:55 · 6 answers · asked by unknown 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
You really do need a filter for a tank of any size. I would strongly suggest a power filter for your tank. Whisper is one of several good brands readily available and very reasonably priced.
Also, I would remove the shell from a freshwater aquarium. It will cause unwanted changes to your water chemistry that will cause you problems in the future.
As for a heater, you will need one if you are keeping tropical fish.
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2007-06-10 16:32:01 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A heater is a must for tropical fish. If you want goldfish, you don't need one.
Only 2 goldfish will live comfortably in the size tank you have. They need lots of space for gill function. They also make lots of waste.
IF you have an external filter, you can put the air anywhere you want. The only reason they need the plastic tubes is to run the undergravel filter. I don't have a powerhead, and my fish do just fine.
I've never had real shells in my tank. Consider getting a plastic one.
2007-06-10 16:38:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to purchase a power filter and heater if you plan on keeping tropical fish in your tank. Like Magic man said remove the shell from your tank! There are plenty of affordable power filters available, search on line or walmart and most pet stores have a good variety. I suggest an Aqua Clear 30 power filter, this is a great filter for your size tank and will be easy to maintain. Do you have lighting? Hope this helps, good luck!
2007-06-10 16:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by jra60411 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-10 01:39:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as there are bubble coming out of the shell it should mean its oxygenating the water. You might want to thing about the kind of filter that sucks in the dirty water and cleans it too. Mine is called a Whisper and it uses charcoal and looks like a little waterfall. You don't have to have a heater, but if you don't it really limits the choice of fish you can have.
2007-06-10 16:33:03 · answer #5 · answered by LiLiJo 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You definately should purchase a separate filter to the one you have, that way you provide enough oxygen.
I recommend a whisper filter, is very easy to clean and easy to exchange filters on.
If you are planning on putting tropical fish in, you definately need a heater.
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2007-06-11 06:26:08 · answer #6 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋