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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 else can I help you with?
Can water pumps kill fish?
no a water pump can not kill a fish
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.
Would an air pump kill a Betta fish?
Yes, but if he is nesting, it needs to be turned very low so as to avoid damaging his bubble nest.
How does a fish aquarium filter work?
umm....well the water runs through a pump wich cleans the water as it goes through
What happens to fish when a lake freezes?
if it is a cosmetic pond put your fish in an aquarium and drain your pump so it doesn't freeze and break drain your pond
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.
How does oncedeli inflate?
Probably with an aquarium pump.
Does a filter provide oxygen to the aquarium?
No, a filter in an aquarium does not provide oxygen. It helps to clean the water by removing waste and debris, but oxygen is typically added to the water through an air pump or other means to ensure the fish have enough oxygen to breathe.
How many fish can fit into a 2 gallon tank?
Depends on whether or not you have aeration (an air pump). If no aeration, then you shouldn't put more than 2-3 fish "inches" (total inches of fish) in the aquarium. If you do have aeration going, then you can double this amount and have up to 6 inches of fish.
Are you able to use a dust buster in a fish tank?
No! That is not a very good idea. You can get an aquarium vac which runs off a pump, they are not very strong, but if you are patient enough, you can get the job done.
How long can fish survive without an air pump?
I wouldn't suggest getting the guppy in the first place. It's not like the fish will die within hours, but a week without an air pump and the fish will either be very unhealthy or most likely die. You can probably find a way to replicate an air pump, such as putting a vacuum cleaner in there and having it blow out, but that would not be very good either. It completely depends on how long the air pump will be out and how large the tank is along with how many fish are in there. My guess though is about 3 days at the least.
Can you have too much turbulence caused by air pump in an aquarium?
They do
