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Most pet shops have air pump repair kits available. So you could repair it, replace it with another air pump, or seize the opportunity if you have sufficient money, to buy a power filter that will do a better job than an air driven filter anyway.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoEither buy a new one, or clean it by hand... if the filter cartridge is over 1 month old, you could try changing it.....
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What do you use to clean the pump or motor of a fish tank?
To clean the pump or motor of your fish tank, just rinse with water. If you use chemicals or soaps it will most likely kill the fish or damage it tremendously. just rinse it well with water and you will have a nice and clean pump for your fish tank.
What does a air pump do for fish?
it cleans the tank and keep the fish heathy
Why is water pump needed in a fish tank?
A water pump is needed to pump in fresh water.
How do you clean the motor to a fish tank?
To clean the pump or motor to a fish tank, run the pump\motor under water.Do NOT use chemicals or soaps as this may result in your fish dying or being tremendously damaged.Rinse it under water and you will have a good and clean pump again.
Where can one purchase a fish tank filter pump?
You can purchase a fish tank filter pump online from stores such as Walmart or Pet Smart. Alternatively, you can also purchase this item from retailers such as Amazon.
What does an electric air pump do for aquariums?
An electric air pump oxygenates the water in an aquarium, this allows the fish in the fish tank to breath. if there was no air pump the water would lose its oxygen and the fish would drown.
Is it possible for a goldfish to adapt to a Gatorade fish tank as long as you have a air pump?
yes.
What do you do if the thermometer breaks in your fish tank?
Take the fish out, put it in a tempory tank. Go to the shops, buy a new one then come back and fit it. Answer 1 is not incorrect, but failed to mention that the tank in which the thermometer broke, and from which the fish were removed, should have the contaminated water discarded, and the tank and all accessories which were exposed to the thermometer contents, thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated BEFORE RETURNING the fish to that tank. j3h
I put an air pump in my tropical fish tank and sever of my neon fish died why is that?
Maybe its because the air taken in from the air pump is toxic to fish. Try not to spray or use chemicals such as air fresheners, detergent etc near the pump. Hope this helps.
Can not having an air pump kill your aquarium fish?
if you have 1 or 2, then no. just dont put a tight cover on the cage because the fish use our oxygen from the top of the water to breathe. if you have a bunch of fish,you might need one. :) It is possible your fish will not survive without the pump. It depends on what you are using to induce air into the water. There are some varieties of fish that do not need a pump such as gold fish and bettas. Call your local Pet store for more information when in doubt. Most fish tank kits come with a pump included. Technically, the "air pump" is not necessary at all; oxygen does not get into the water from the bubbles. What the bubbles really do is cause the water to circulate, bringing water up from the bottom of the tank to the top of the tank where it can pick up oxygen from the air. Any other method of circulating the water in the tank would work just as well.
What would happen if you turned the pump from the fish tank off?
They would die from lack of hygiene and Oxygen.
How far down should the water pump be in a fish tank?
It should be (estamate) Half thanx :D
