I just got an air pump for my tank and I just wanted to know if I have to turn it off at night or does it need to be on 24 hours a day? thanks!
2007-07-20 14:12:54 · 6 answers · asked by Visio 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
It depends on what you're using it for. If you're powering an undergravel filter, or it's the only source of water movement for your tank, you do need to leave it on 24/7.
If it's being used in addition to a power filter (hang-on-tank, internal, or canister), or to run a bubble-powered decoration (bubble wall, diver, or something like that) it's okay to turn it off anytime you aren't around to see it.
If your tank water is warm because of the outside temperature, it can add some extra dissolved oxygen to your tank through water movement, which is important since warm water holds less oxygen, plus the bubbles breaking at the surface can increase evaporation and may help your tank cool down. Just something else to think about.
2007-07-20 14:44:17 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it has to be on 24/7
My pumps are on 24/7 for the last 13 years.
2007-07-20 21:15:50 · answer #2 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they have to be on 24/7 otherwise you will have no oxygen in your tank
unless you got a pump for a decoration as an addition to another filter, then you can turn it on or off whenever you want
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-07-21 03:41:21 · answer #3 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats fine it oxides the water for the fish i leave mine running all the time on both my breeding tank and my 100 gallon actually they will sometimes depending on the fish play in it.
2007-07-20 21:16:48 · answer #4 · answered by c.c. M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should run continuously.
2007-07-20 21:16:21 · answer #5 · answered by HyperDog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can keep it running all the time,enjoy the bubbles babe!
2007-07-20 22:10:12 · answer #6 · answered by msshadrapala 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋