Does it also provide aeration? If not, do I need two air pumps? Or have air stones on the same air line (before or after the filter)?
1516841
The bubbles aren't particularly fine but I use these as my only aeration on 2 tanks and haven't had any problems in the 3 or so months I've used them.
1302173
I don't have any air pumps in my tank. I have salt water fish.if you have saltwater fish you could put one in but its not necessary
471142
No, the system comes complete with air pump, airstones and tubing.gravel etc.Just buy hydro nutrients, add water and whatever you're growing.
1231999
Yes it does, one that runs off the airpump provided. A rather nice filter too
1584538
The filter is powered by a air pump the bubbler has a ac plug and also connect to air pump
99638
You have to attach your own air pump and tubing to it. It is just the filter itself.
1146953
This is a water pump. If you want air bubbles, get an air pump. If you want to move water, get a water circulator or "wave maker"
449970
Yes, absolutely you still need a filter. The airstones are beautiful and provide a bubble wall putting oxygen in the water. However, this does nothing to suck out feces and other things in the water to keep your tank clean. The size of your tank and the type of fish you have determine how much and what type of filter would be best. But yes, you still need filtration.
1036237
It's a separate filter. I've got a 65 gallon air pump. You run the air line to the filter and suction it to the back of the tank.
713410
Hi Keith, I thought the same thing. I do not know why that is included on the instructions. The filter that comes with the pump is all that you need.
2106784
Used this pump all summer on a hydrophonic system with a 40 gal tank. One large air stone and worked well for this type application. If you need a lot of water movement then this unit may not produce enough air.
449969
this is lights with a air stone running up one side of it. it has nothing to do with filtering the water.you hook this up to your air pump.and plug it in to a wall socket for the lights to work
1392585
If I understand this correctly, there is a foot(weighted) with a special inner filter holder that includes a top piece with a hole for you to thread the air line through. Then you attach your airstone to your air line and pop the top piece into place. That is one way. You can also add an air tube that fits on top of the mechanism so you air line is stationed in one place. I use a power filter head on mine so don't use air hose.
2033300
Yes, you will need an air pump. My tank is 10 gallon and I bought a bigger pump to get more air flow and a dual check valve splitter from Walmart to control the air. You can see my review under my id retho78.
2095734
I found that you needed two pumps - one the air stone and one for the down current. Tried to do with just one and couldn't get enough flow. Went to Wal-Mart and got two Whisper 10-30 gallon pumps. Skimmer now works pretty good but a little finicky to adjust.
1566376
My pond is about 800 gals and this unit is good for aeration not filtration. You need to also add a good volume pump and separate filter unit.
1157306
It has a drain plug for the water specifically. The air is released via the same inlet you inflate it with.