Nicolas Rodriguez

Ok so here is the deal, i have a 45 gal Tall aquarium, as in the hexagonal corner style, my water temp hovers in the upper 70s, and i have a Bio Wheel filter that does a decent job circulating the water.

As you all know, its the holidays, which means i have a nice fat wallet this time of year, and I am considering getting a bubbler for the tank. I have been told that the water is oxygenated enough, but i was also told that the more oxygen you have going, the more active your fish are likely to be.

Should I go out and get an air pump? And if i should what do i need to get things rolling? Because frankly i would have no clue what i am doing as far as setting the pump up goes.

Torez

well in my opinion bubbles bo help with the activity of fish. plus it makes it look cool an the fish play in them.

CHoffman

I would get one..In a hex tank you don't have much surface area for air to enter the tank..A hex has the same footprint as a much smaller rectangle tank but lots more water..Your tank will benefit from a air pump..You'll need to get a airpump rated for your size of aquarium, airline hose, a airstone or other device and a check valve..

Nicolas Rodriguez

Alright, i was looking at some earlier today, i will have to take a look at different brands and such, but i just ordered some new Decor for my tank online, ill get the air pump, and when the decor comes i'll do a water change and put everything in.

angelfish220

make sure that you thoroughly wash your new decorations. You never know what chemicals they pick up in the fishstore over several months.

Nicolas Rodriguez

Yeah, i know, i ordered bagged ones though, its like 6 in a bag thought, and there from Tetra so they should be safe, im going to wash them just in case though.