Should you use an air pump in your aquarium? - How to properly oxygenate your tank.

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  • @QuebecCichlides
    @QuebecCichlides  4 роки тому +4

    Check out these videos that will complete some of the information from this video.
    Enjoy!

    ►How to get rid of ammonia in your aquarium : ua-cam.com/video/8owVZKz4Cas/v-deo.html
    ►African cichlid Aggression - How to deal with fish bullies ua-cam.com/video/KEH4ZKeZQu8/v-deo.html
    ►Sponge filter : How to set it up & How to use it ua-cam.com/video/31X1tIdMMgc/v-deo.html

  • @jaybird8192
    @jaybird8192 3 роки тому +7

    Fantastic of you to explain the importance of oxygen in an aquarium, as many people do not understand the importance of fish needing oxygen, even though they are in water! It's unfortunate that many local fish store employees are not knowledgeable enough or don't explain enough about the importance of the nitrogen cycle or oxygen in an aquarium! Many new hobbyist end up wondering: "Why do my new fish keep dying??" I'm a fish-keeper for over 30 years, and want to thank you, and commend you on all your fantastic videos on fish keeping!!👍👍👍

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much. With luck, those pet store employees will find my videos and be able to better educate their clients. 😊

  • @dodgerdan_015
    @dodgerdan_015 Рік тому +1

    I'm so glad I watched this video! I am a beginner and I just started my new fish tank. A 40 gallon tank was given to me. I noticed that my bala sharks were panting and my angel fish always were at the top of the tank and it looked like they were gasping for air like you said. As soon as I got an a air pump, they aren't doing that anymore. Now I feel bad for not giving them what they needed 🥲

  • @cichlidkingaquatics5988
    @cichlidkingaquatics5988 4 роки тому +20

    Probably one of the best explanations of gas exchange for newbies I've seen. This will help people!

  • @danielvillafane7267
    @danielvillafane7267 3 роки тому +2

    Best video I’ve seen so far on oxygen levels.
    Very helpful!!

  • @juliorivera870
    @juliorivera870 2 роки тому

    Great information 🤜💥🤛 I have a hangover filter, an air pump and a sprayer that pulls water from under the gravel, the sprayer & the air bubbles I only keep it on for 3,4 hrs, the oxygen is what is purifying the water and kills the bad bacteria creating more beneficial bacteria. Thank you 👍

  • @fabiosani4812
    @fabiosani4812 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the info. Is it OK to have a hang on the back filter and an airstone?

  • @danielbarrett6026
    @danielbarrett6026 4 роки тому +2

    I use two canister filters with two of the three outputs pointing up and a sponge filter with an air stone inside of it for lots of surface agitation. The fish like swimming through the bubbles put off from the air stone as well.

  • @twsnwc421
    @twsnwc421 4 роки тому +2

    A very comprehensive coverage of the topic. Thanks.

  • @MJayeG
    @MJayeG 3 роки тому

    Where have you been all this time...like the way you present facilitate explain bla bla bla....thank yu .detailed simple and interesting.

  • @rahrah8962
    @rahrah8962 3 роки тому

    Good run down young lady ....thank you

  • @erikhummel4
    @erikhummel4 4 роки тому +2

    Nice informative video... never knew about battery operated air pumps until I watched this video. Good to know for when we lose power... thanks 😀

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you 😊 every aquarist needs these!!!

  • @ilovemohinga
    @ilovemohinga 9 місяців тому

    Can I install an air stone without a filter for an aquascape/pond? I will be intending to have lots of plants and only intend to have a few neon tetras, and don't intend to install a big water filter just for that. It is in a white water tub, so sunlight will be minimal and algae will also be minimized. I will be using a solar driven air stone instead.

  • @martyborst5645
    @martyborst5645 4 роки тому

    Hello. Thankyou for the informative video. I use an air stone and have two hang on back that give surface agitation but I keep my hang backs set up so it doesn’t give too much water circulation. I have discus a heavy current makes it difficult for them t

  • @anthonyvarrell7006
    @anthonyvarrell7006 2 роки тому

    Hi like your video’s. I am new to fresh water and having some issues. Maybe you can suggest something. I have basically done everything you suggest. I’m have a 180 gallon discus tank. 12 discus various sizes frown 4” to 8”. Filtration is 1 fx4 and 1 fx6. I have a green algae not cyno I cant get get rid of. Weekly water changes a sand cleaning without fail. This algae will came back to the sand literally in less then an hour after the maintenance. Never experienced this in salt water. I also recently put a seachem water Claifier in and three days later the tank is still cloudy! Any ideas?? Thanks

  • @ryanfoss1230
    @ryanfoss1230 Рік тому

    i have an issue my red fin boraley got air bubbles in his eye, thinking is gas bubble disease. but how?. i have wave makers for surface agitation, 2 hang back filters and sponge filter? how is this possible? what do u think is causing this

  • @piperthirtytwo
    @piperthirtytwo 2 роки тому

    Would this same advice apply to freshwater Golden Panda Mollys?

  • @bullwinkle8266
    @bullwinkle8266 2 роки тому

    Great content in an enthusiastic package. Enjoyed it and learned from it. Merci.

  • @catfishcave379
    @catfishcave379 4 роки тому

    I use all the methods you describe.
    Your instructional videos are really top notch. Concise, interesting and accurate.

  • @thefishylife6823
    @thefishylife6823 4 роки тому +7

    I'm a firm believer that airpumps are super beneficial!!!

  • @benjamins15779
    @benjamins15779 8 місяців тому

    Hi. I need your help please!! Don't know what to do. My cichlids are swimming on the top gasping for oxygen. Water test, amm-0, Nitrate-40, Nitrite-0,Hardness-25(very soft),Chlorine-0,Alkalinity-180,PH-7.8,Temp-82. Thx in advance. Did 25% water change...

  • @vicentefilomenovince3610
    @vicentefilomenovince3610 3 роки тому

    Very clear explanation.

  • @jeffcarpenter6306
    @jeffcarpenter6306 4 роки тому

    I use an air stone and I ordered a sponge filter that will replace the air stone. I stopped using my 603B canister filter because it took over my tank with micro bubble I could not get rid of. I could not see the fish any longer and loss several of them. I only have a 6.5 gallon tank. I put back the original filter that using a filter cartridge. I did a water change and cleaned my gravel. I am sure I upset my bacteria cycle but I had to do something. The water is now crystal clear. I agree I should have bought the canister from a local fist store. I did everything to seal every connections on the canister pump but it just seem to make things worst. Everyone kept telling me I have a air leak somewhere. I decided to purchase new sponges for canister filter to see if that helps. I do have ceramic balls in the bottom of the filter under the sponges before the water go out the pump to the tank. I will have to test the canister filter once the new sponges arrive and are inserted using another container to see if it still creates micro bubbles. If it does I will have to decide if I want to purchase another one. Thanks for the video.

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 роки тому

      For small tanks, I'm definitely a sponge filter fan :D
      Of course, you can't use carbon or anything like that...but they're still efficient and keep the water clear :
      ua-cam.com/video/31X1tIdMMgc/v-deo.html

    • @aaronhoyt8689
      @aaronhoyt8689 4 роки тому

      Hi Jeff. For what it's worth, I had the same problem with my 304b. I couldn't stop it from blowing crazy amounts of micro bubbles to the point I replaced it with an FX6 (which is freakin awesome). When I set up a new 29gal I wanted to try the 304b one more time. I gooped the shit out of the main seal with Vaseline but it didn't help. Then I gooped the two seals in the intake/output and it worked. No more bubbles! It's been about 2 months and it's still working fine. I'm about to service it today, so we'll see how that goes. Good luck!

    • @jeffcarpenter6306
      @jeffcarpenter6306 4 роки тому +1

      @@aaronhoyt8689 Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it very much. I will try to do the same with my connections.

  • @usmc187
    @usmc187 Рік тому

    Does a surface skimmer with an air tube that produces bubbles underwater through the outlet, count as oxygenating the water?

  • @brianp6180
    @brianp6180 4 роки тому

    I use canister filters w/ spray bars. They agitate the surface. I also use wave makers

  • @BOSHDUB
    @BOSHDUB 3 роки тому

    👍🙏👍thank you for all your videos . I’m a newbie and thanks to all your videos I’ve studied and enjoyed I have a stunning 🤩 aquarium of 14 small cold water fish , living in a great environment in a 60 litre tank . It’s taken about 4 months and seriously 😳👍that’s down to your help . Love from uk 🇬🇧 Ireland 🇮🇪 x oh and I have flu all 2 filter and 1 air pump but going to study about a sponge filter 👍 🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠

  • @evancheese4898
    @evancheese4898 4 роки тому

    Use live rock and power heads and a skinner for my shark ray tank? Do you have any filteration recommendations just curious

  • @bedokgentler
    @bedokgentler 3 роки тому

    Good explanation tks. Also watching the other two videos you mentioned here

  • @ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique
    @ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique 11 днів тому

    Yes you should. It can provide even deep ponds oxygen for every fish in the pond ☝️

  • @ripnish7611
    @ripnish7611 3 роки тому

    Does the placement of the filter matter? I mean can i just put in anywhere in the tank?

  • @ninjunovidz2389
    @ninjunovidz2389 3 роки тому

    Hey , I just got an air pump, there is no variable adjuster. It has two outputs so I have two 5 inch air stones In my 29 gallon aquarium. Is it possible to have TOO much oxygen in the tank. Just curious, I am new to the hobby. Thanks in advance great video!

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  3 роки тому +1

      You can get an valve for airline tubing at your local pet/fish store 😊 It could help.
      As for too much movement, it depends on your fish, but 2x5 inch stones isn't too much.

    • @ninjunovidz2389
      @ninjunovidz2389 3 роки тому

      @@QuebecCichlides thanks so much !

  • @michaelpepper885
    @michaelpepper885 2 роки тому

    Hello ,how are you? I was recently doing routine maintenance on my tank. I opened up my Top Fin air pump just to see if it was looking ok and it has rust/corrosion on its motor. It's not a crazy amount but I'm assuming I should just retire it and use it for parts if needed. But I was wondering what are the danger possibilities of running an air pump with corrosion. I'll take an answer from anyone . Thk

  • @AQUAGUYUK
    @AQUAGUYUK 4 роки тому +1

    Bubbles are more aesthetics than practical surface agitation is all you need for gas exchange but great video

  • @gabrielcavalcanti5341
    @gabrielcavalcanti5341 4 роки тому +2

    Great video! Love it! Love to see american cichlides too!

  • @sunberryshark2390
    @sunberryshark2390 Рік тому

    I have a old ten year old goldfish moving to a 20 gallon tank , I just bought a new airstone cause his old one is getting brittle and grungy.
    I have a hangover filter and want to make sure his new tank is 100% safe for my old boy. I've put in the recommended amount of aquasafe to neutralize the tapwater , let it run for 72 hours so it gets to room temperature and I put in the recommended bioclear.
    Is there anything I am missing?

  • @stevenperez2489
    @stevenperez2489 4 роки тому

    Great video. Thanks for the explanation

  • @viemor
    @viemor 2 роки тому

    I have a 40L aquarium with filter inside, some plants like anubias and 3 snails so far. Do I need a air bump too?

  • @pn7836
    @pn7836 3 роки тому

    Could you do a video on how to make cichlids (including haps) grow fast?

  • @msimrow
    @msimrow 2 роки тому

    I have a 75 gallon tank and purchased a 47" spray bar for my canister filter. My African cichlids love it! It creates the perfect surface agitation and is silent.

  • @onelikeyouber1728
    @onelikeyouber1728 3 роки тому

    Good stuff. To the point, useful

  • @Alann_Walkerr
    @Alann_Walkerr 4 роки тому

    Wonderful concept. Lovely video. thank you 🙏

  • @kevywilliams3304
    @kevywilliams3304 3 роки тому

    What about plants and air stones ? Can they run in the day and off at night ?

  • @maniacalgorilla
    @maniacalgorilla 3 роки тому

    Would like to know what you think about the plenum system ?

  • @philipwood8776
    @philipwood8776 4 роки тому

    I love your videos...very informative....ty

  • @willparsons32
    @willparsons32 Рік тому

    It's a minor misconception that air bubbles put air in the water column of the aquarium. Actually, they do but not the way some people may think!
    Air bubbles are tiny balls of air -not necessarily O² but air NTL.. So, once the tiny pockets of air make their way to the surface to the water, they burst and at that moment the water tension is broken.
    It's at that precise time that the oxygen is introduced into the water column of the aquariums water.
    Many people use a thing called 'Sponge filters' which is a piece of coarse foam that's wrapped around a airstone fed by using an air pump thus causing bubbles of all sizes to draw water through the foam sponge (the filtration process of the filter as a whole) and releasing air bubbles....

  • @NewAquariumHobby
    @NewAquariumHobby 4 роки тому

    Hello, I have 90 gal tank with 15 cichlid & nearly 50 fries of 1 inch size in breeding net hanged in same tank, I am facing problem of low oxygen in tank for that I have added 5 air stones in tank & one wave maker for cleaning sand substrate also for oxygenating water but still I saw my fishes some time taking fast breath specially after feed. Plz guide me what can be the problem in my tank, 1 point this issue starts from last month when I changed substrate from gravel to sand before with gravel there was no issue of low oxygen only 3 air stone used no wave maker. Now some time fishes looks OK but again start fast breathing also stay on air bubbles.

  • @RJVortex
    @RJVortex 4 роки тому

    Thanks I am a big fan of yours nice frontosa thanks the information about oxygen.

  • @Kt-cn2rq
    @Kt-cn2rq 4 роки тому

    My husband has Fluval canister filter told my husband let them turned on their air pump that my husband has connected to his sponge filters. He thought the canister filter be enough. So I just turned it on 😅 now my fish are not panting super happy again. 45 gallon tank

  • @zaid9935
    @zaid9935 3 роки тому

    Hey, I have 36 aquarium, I got 2 sticks of air bubblers and volcano and sponge of air bubble, my big question is , is that too much to have a lot of bubblers at once? I really need help about it

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  3 роки тому

      It's possible to have too many bubblers, but, with what you described, I don't think its too much :)

  • @georgeleiter6277
    @georgeleiter6277 4 роки тому

    I have used an air pump for about 30 years. Currently I have a canister filter with a spray bar that has surface agitation for 3/4 of my 30 gal long. I also use a power head/filter the opposite direction about 2/3 from the bottom; hence, I got a lot of water movement from top to bottom. FYI, I have a species tank with Tetras, plus Corys, Plecos, and Oto Cats, and a few snails.

  • @TheArrenes
    @TheArrenes 2 роки тому

    Always so informative! Thank you

  • @nickpenn1309
    @nickpenn1309 4 роки тому +1

    Hey kiddo! I use a air wand in my 55. My fish luv playing in it.

  • @milodinosaurruz
    @milodinosaurruz 4 роки тому

    Do cardinal trents need oxygen pump

  • @lakshmankaranam
    @lakshmankaranam 3 роки тому

    Do we need to use extra airpump with sponge pump

  • @coolerbeer86
    @coolerbeer86 4 роки тому

    good information 🌹

  • @Catalion100
    @Catalion100 Рік тому

    If the water falls down from a filter and does not move the entire surface of the aquarium, is it enough for oxygenation?

  • @athulmohan8714
    @athulmohan8714 4 роки тому

    Will methylene blue clear/filter water

  • @SS-bp8yq
    @SS-bp8yq 2 роки тому

    I have 2 FX6's with the outflow at the top agitating the water, 2 power heads 1 at the top agitating the surface and the other and the bottom on the opposite side circulating the water, and 2 large sponge filters creating extra filtration and of course oxygen. I can actually see bubbles rising from my substrate so hopefully this means plenty of oxygen for the fishies Lol

  • @TuanLe-xp2db
    @TuanLe-xp2db 4 роки тому

    Where should we place the airstone?
    I have a 3ft tank, the intake is on the left and outake is on the right.

  • @ultimatefishkeeping
    @ultimatefishkeeping 4 роки тому

    #First #view #First #Like!
    Hi Richelle.
    How are you?
    It's good to see you.
    Is that a new Logo, it looks great!

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 роки тому

      Hi! I actually filmed this video a couple of weeks back ;) The new logo is in the making!

    • @ultimatefishkeeping
      @ultimatefishkeeping 4 роки тому

      @@QuebecCichlides Nothing wrong with that.
      I have worked on a video last week which I have not put it up yet.
      Cool stuff.
      Have a great weekend.

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 роки тому

      @@ultimatefishkeeping right! Now I have no spare videos :P I'm gonna have to film some new ones!

    • @ultimatefishkeeping
      @ultimatefishkeeping 4 роки тому

      @@QuebecCichlides Well, I know they are going to be Awesome just like the rest of your Awesome Videos. :-)

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 роки тому

      @@ultimatefishkeeping Aww Thank you :)

  • @kbalaz
    @kbalaz 4 роки тому

    I put an air diffuser in my 10 gallon planted tank with a sponge filter and the CO2 off gassing caused my PH to jump up

  • @withapicketsign
    @withapicketsign 4 роки тому

    Do I need to leave the air pump on all the time? Like throughout the night?

  • @lakshmankaranam
    @lakshmankaranam 3 роки тому

    Is sponge filter provides enough oxygen

  • @bwicked3059
    @bwicked3059 Рік тому

    Thank you 🤜🏻🤛🏻

  • @chamindadissanayaka792
    @chamindadissanayaka792 4 роки тому

    Explanations are long time, how many time run the oxygen & filter? I request you , (youTube adding name) above commenced what to do?

  • @868_av8r
    @868_av8r 3 роки тому

    I use air pump at night only, after my wave makers shut down... but all you need is proper surface agitation

  • @jaggillarintefisk
    @jaggillarintefisk 4 роки тому

    Does an airpump do the same thing as a co2 system?

  • @kevinrichards1026
    @kevinrichards1026 4 роки тому

    am using a back filter but my 2" size koi look sick any suggestions

    • @voriee7025
      @voriee7025 4 роки тому

      8 months later...Is it dead?

  • @rubenowitzv.3135
    @rubenowitzv.3135 2 роки тому

    Thanks✨🐟

  • @walden6272
    @walden6272 4 роки тому

    So I only have to agitate the surface of the water and that's it? And it will provide enough oxygen?

  • @jeffbeatty6325
    @jeffbeatty6325 4 роки тому

    Hi Richelle, another informative video. I hope you and the store are doing well. Keep up the good work!

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 роки тому

      Thank you 😊 The store is doing well. Were snowed in today because of the blizzard ❄️

  • @sandravaldez995
    @sandravaldez995 4 роки тому

    Do u breed angelfish?

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 роки тому

      Hi unfortunately don't have much experience with this. All my angelfish that have bred were just random. I wasn't trying lol

  • @jerrymiddleton5541
    @jerrymiddleton5541 4 роки тому

    Hi!, i have plenty of oxygen when i get to see your videos.... thanks for the show and tell!. i have a fx4 with the outtake flowing the water on top, plus air bubbles and a wave maker. It seems that my cichlids love it.

  • @athulmohan8714
    @athulmohan8714 4 роки тому

    How can i treat water

  • @phyllisroman7204
    @phyllisroman7204 3 роки тому

    Does an air pump have to be up above my 10 Gallon tank ?

  • @athulmohan8714
    @athulmohan8714 4 роки тому

    What food can a gold fish takes

  • @edgoodman01
    @edgoodman01 4 роки тому

    does it matter how much it is pushing

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 роки тому

      If you take a pump that's too small for your tank, there won't be enough bubbles.

  • @Ur__media
    @Ur__media 4 роки тому

    Nice❤️❤️❤️❤️😍

  • @Lofa4071
    @Lofa4071 Рік тому

    Where does this misinformation that air exchange just occurs ctrl

  • @russella4596
    @russella4596 4 роки тому

    Omg ur so cute.love u an ur vidss!!

  • @coreycollins6373
    @coreycollins6373 4 роки тому +1

    Should be called the Chidlid Queen.

  • @alexspoficial788
    @alexspoficial788 4 роки тому

    Show de bola 👍

  • @rickbarg3980
    @rickbarg3980 Рік тому

    It’s a given

  • @newerafrican
    @newerafrican 3 роки тому

    5:05 Power outages? Doesn't Quebec have a huge amount of hydro power? "Québec is Canada's leading producer of hydroelectricity. It also has one of the world's largest hydroelectric facilities, the La Grande complex in the Baie James sector of the Nord-du-Québec region. Hydroelectricity accounts for almost 97% of all the electricity used in Québec." This is a direct quote from the Quebec Dept of Energy. WTF? Weather related? Old equipment? Money diverted to other "projects"?

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  3 роки тому +1

      It's not that we don't have enough electricity 😅 It's that in the recent years, we've had so many ice storms due to climate change.
      Our infrastructure isn't made to withstand so much ice.

    • @newerafrican
      @newerafrican 3 роки тому

      @@QuebecCichlides Sadly, I don’t see that getting any better with developing countries in Asia and Africa growing and producing more emissions. Buckle up and buy a generator!

  • @maslyndoorco
    @maslyndoorco 10 місяців тому

    Is this a music video ??

  • @born2fightt
    @born2fightt 4 роки тому

    Please join the fish fever room channel they are looking for guests

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 роки тому

      The what?

    • @born2fightt
      @born2fightt 4 роки тому

      @@QuebecCichlides fish fever room,he's always looking for guests.he would be delighted to have you no doubt.

    • @born2fightt
      @born2fightt 4 роки тому

      Please talk to him I would love to see U guys stream together

    • @born2fightt
      @born2fightt 4 роки тому

      I mean fish room fever

  • @VEEZER1
    @VEEZER1 4 роки тому

    Dont forget egg tumblers!

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 роки тому

      Oh yeah! I totally forgot to mention all of that aspect lol! I was too focused on the show tank's oxygenation :P

  • @jricherts99
    @jricherts99 4 роки тому

    Merci a les Etas Unis

  • @xulinamerca284
    @xulinamerca284 4 роки тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @martyborst5645
    @martyborst5645 4 роки тому

    .......to swim comfortably.

  • @ElAcuariodeSergio
    @ElAcuariodeSergio 4 роки тому

    😘😘

  • @Shadow-wn5fw
    @Shadow-wn5fw 3 роки тому

    😎😎👌

  • @ElAcuariodeSergio
    @ElAcuariodeSergio 4 роки тому

    🥰🥰🥰😍

  • @flawlessstrategy9972
    @flawlessstrategy9972 4 роки тому

    Hydrogen Peroxide

  • @narshimashenoy7378
    @narshimashenoy7378 3 роки тому

    U are cute

  • @Drpepper7916
    @Drpepper7916 2 роки тому

    I really wish there was a way of watching your video without that annoying music in the background - it's one of my pet hates, why oh why??

  • @kevywilliams3304
    @kevywilliams3304 3 роки тому

    This is bad info. You don’t have plants! You shouldn’t tell people how many to have in one tank without specifications !

  • @sfephenmarkham1917
    @sfephenmarkham1917 4 роки тому

    love your content...but the whole e break up in the video is bad... so sad because you have awesome info...
    ist blk bled ane d said sometimes but there's blabby bay nothing real...live time...you not a commercial..

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 роки тому +2

      Geez man take it easy. I don't have a film crew or anything. Just me and my phone. Give me a break