do I NEED an air pump?

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okletsdoit

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Or does this surface agitation look adequate?
-100 gallon tank
-flowerhorn and african cichlids
-tank in my room so dislike noisy airpump
-currently have outflow pointed up to create surface agitation.
Thanks in advance!!

 

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isde02

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Looks fine, imo you don't need one, I don't use them on any of my tanks.

 

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isde02 said:

Looks fine, imo you don't need one, I don't use them on any of my tanks.

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Agreed


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It should be fine but I would put it just above the surface and points the outlets down.


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Thanks guys. And doom, I'll give that idea a try, helpfully it's not too noisy, because like I said the tank's in my room

 

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I remember someone informing me on here that if you have ripples at the top of your tank your water in being oxygenated tank looks great! What do you plan on stocking?

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Ya I heard that as well I just wanted to make sure!
And right now I have a male pearly red flowerhorn, a pleco and 7 assorted african cichlids for my FH to chase around until I find a female FH. Then they will go in another tank and this 100 gallon will become a dedicated breeder tank.

 

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okletsdoit said:

Thanks guys. And doom, I'll give that idea a try, helpfully it's not too noisy, because like I said the tank's in my room

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I had it like that when I had May spray bar. It's no louder then a HOB would be


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I just create surface agitation without the water splashing into the tank. Too much noise.
Just under the surface and then pointing up like you already mentioned works fine for me.