I've recently gotten Mollies for the first time and I am planning on adding them with my many female bettas. But since Bettas have a labyrinth gill and do not require a air filter, I do not have one for them. I'm unsure if mollies can also take air from the surface like bettas or do they need air filters.
2007-07-14 11:45:30 · 4 answers · asked by Meep 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
I have a 100 gallon tank
2007-07-14 11:55:15 · update #1
Both types of fish will do best in a filtered aquarium. As long as you have adequate filtration, air pumps or filters are not needed.
MM
2007-07-14 12:10:37 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mollies should have a filter and a heater. even if your tank is at proper temperature (between 75 and 80) a heater is important to keep the temperature constant. it is the sudden change in temp. that will kill a fish. and no mollies do not have a labyrinth gill like Betta's so they do not take air from the surface.
2007-07-14 18:56:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need an air filter for your mollies but not your female bettas... There is enough room for your fishies...
2007-07-14 18:55:00 · answer #3 · answered by Ben H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an airpump. Are you sure your tank is big enough to support all your fish?
The airflow from the pump could aggitate your bettas.....
2007-07-14 18:49:41 · answer #4 · answered by waitingtoexist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋