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Do fish need to breahe under water?

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11y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Fish process the oxygen in the water through their gills. They suck in water and as they push the water out of their gills, the gills retain the air. This is why fish tank require pumps; to circulate the water and create oxygen.

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