fish_r_friend

what type of air pump do all of you suggest? I'm leaning towed the Hagan air pumps but i just want to hear what you have to say

Jon

what do you need an air pump for? filters are usually enough

Marc

Umm, only a power filter really aerates the tank.

Jon

i assumed he would use a power filter on a 20 gallon tank sry if this is not the case

Marc

You said a filter is usually enough.. :

Marc

Back on topic though... as I have almost no experience with different brands of air pumps, I'd just say grab a brand name in a nice box for a decent price. Get one that will suit your tank though, as some aren't powerful enough to aerate larger tanks.

Jon

what type of filter do you have?

if you need one im sure it wont make a difference to your fish if the pump is fancy or if it isnt. just get one made for your tanks size and put it on a sponge so it doesnt make noise.

Sentry

Jon

uhhh... lol

atmmachine816

i have a tetratec deep water and works fine i think they changed the name and look to something else though but tetra would be a good brand

fish_r_friend

its for a sponge filter that I'm going to get and extra aeration

atmmachine816

then get a large one to power both and a divider so you can separate the air to both of them

fish_r_friend

i got mine its a tetra whisper 40

Jon

hope you are happy with your choice gl to you

jim55379

I have a tetra 10-30 with those bubble bars that use 2 suction cups to stick to the back of the tank windows. I really love it. It doesn't take up much room like those stones. I actually cut mine with a hacksaw and replaced the caps to customize it to my tank. I think they are made of plastic. At first I bought a big one that covered the entire back of my tank window but found that it made my power filter gasp for water so had to cut it down.