Do you need an air pump/air stone? How do the fish get fresh oxygen if the glass lid covers almost the entire top?
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It has an filter in it that circulates water. I also bought another air pump and a bubble curtain for it but that was purely for looks. The glass lid does cover the whole top but there is a gap between the tank and the top so it's not an airtight seal. I love this tank.. would recommend this one as I have had many.
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Just take the cover off and you can put a pump/stone. I have a heater in my tank, I have a Betta. You have plenty of room. Good Luck
1481781
We left about 3/4 of a inch between the glass top and water level. There is quite a bit of water flow in the back but we added a air stone with a additional pump for looks and for the fish.
807369
Air pump not included. If I were you I wouldn't buy the product, it's not good for your fish, and it spits out soot even after 3 days. Look into a foam filter, you still have to buy the pump, but it's worth it just to keep the charcoal out of the water.
1818428
Sorry. I don't understand the question. It works perfect in my tank of 40 gallon. It shouldn't have air coming out.
807366
The air pump is NOT included; neither is the hose. You will have to order all three components separately. If I were you I would just go to your local grocery store and get an inexpensive fish tank starter kit. They have tanks and bowls as small as 1-3 gallons (not much bigger than the average 1-2 gallon fishbowl) and they include pumps, hoses, and everything you might need, save perhaps the decorations. Your fish will be much happier and you'll get more for your money. I got a 5 gallon starter kit for $25 from Walmart that included all of the above and even had some cool LED light features.
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Well it all depends on how you set up your tank. The idea behind a air pump is to break the surface tension of the water. This is how oxygen gets in the water. The bubbles from the air pump actually don't add oxygen to the water till they pop on the surface. So to answer your question directly. You don't need a air pump if you put the circulation jut under the surface of the water and aim it so you can see the water surface rippling a bit. One other thing if your using a hang on the back filter and not a canister filter you don't even need the circulation pump. The whole idea is to just keep the surface water moving. Well it all depends on how you set up your tank. The idea behind a air pump is to break the surface tension of the water. This is how oxygen gets in the water. The bubbles from the air pump actually don't add oxygen to the water till they pop on the surface. So to answer your question directly. You don't need a air pump if you put the circulation jut under the surface of the water and aim it so you can see the water surface rippling a bit. One other thing if your using a hang on the back filter and not a canister filter you don't even need the circulation pump. The whole idea is to just... » Read More Well it all depends on how you set up your tank. The idea behind a air pump is to break the surface tension of the water. This is how oxygen gets in the water. The bubbles from the air pump actually don't add oxygen to the water till they pop on the surface. So to answer your question directly. You don't need a air pump if you put the circulation jut under the surface of the water and aim it so you can see the water surface rippling a bit. One other thing if your using a hang on the back filter and not a canister filter you don't even need the circulation pump. The whole idea is to just keep the surface water moving. « Show Less
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You have to blow fresh oxygen into the rank with the little air blower thing they have you... Hopefully it's not too far gone! If you do it 1-2 times a day it keeps the algae away!
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Yes, you need to have an air pump to run the flow in this breeding box. If you don't have it, you'll need to get one. I like the Whisper air pumps. I have a small Whisper pump, I think the one graded for 10-15 gallon aquariums, running a breeder box just fine. I usually get larger Whisper pumps like Whisper 30-60 because they have multiple air outlets and can run multiple breeder boxes and sponge filters. Good luck! :)
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I didn't need an air pump in any of my 12 fish tanks. They get enough oxygen thru the HOB filter(s) I have in each tank.
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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.
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that's a slight issue, depending on your tank configuration. The unit should be slightly above water so that there is no way for the fry to escape from above, better, for other fish or aquatic animals to not get in from above, sometimes the lid even floats away. I use Hikari baby guppy food, really nice and the fry love it. Just a little goes a LONG ways. I have since stopped using this product and bought a small Aquaeon 2 gallon tank to transfer all the frys so that there is no possible other aquatic animals that eat your fry and also a LOT easier to feed
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You need airline tubing and a airpump appropriate for your tanks size. Slip the airline tubing over the clear tube at the top (you may need a larger size tubing which is sold at petsmart). Suction it down and turn on your pump. Each time you clean your tank you should squeeze the sponge to clear it out.
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If you have only one air stone( no more than 12") and the pump is resting level with the top of the tank it should work fine. The longer the air hose and if its fighting gravity it may not put out enough air and damage the pump. I'm using the 60 gl pump for a 10 gl tank - 1 24" & 3 1" air stones.
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I don't use an air pump or stone in any of my tanks, I have 3. The air pump is to add oxygen to the tank, which a circulator does, aim it up to break the water, it let's gas be released also.
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If you're running fresh water, you'll need an air pump, some air tubing, and an air stone. I also use a bag of Purigen in all of my tanks. It's a great all purpose filter media that can be regenerated with bleach so you don't have to keep buying it like carbon or other medias.None of this is expensive. You can get all of the above for less than $30 and it will help your tank quite a bit.
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Yes, on a full tank, no problem! It will turn on way before it gets empty, to replenish the air used. :)
837635
An air pump's main function is to increase oxygen in the water and help create circulation in the tank, it is also used with sponge filters and certain other bio filters, to make them function. I can't tell you if it is necessary or not, depending on the filter you have but I can tell you, it only improves the environment created within the tank. It also depends on how big your tank is.
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A small air pump or bicycle pump. No problem with it over filling with air. use your common sense.