air pump for hoplias?

[i pee in the sea]

beneficial?
does it encourage more activity?

if you keep yours with aeration let me know if these apply

 

[uhjkool]

Depends on the size in my opinion. For smaller fish I have found that an air pump promotes activity just because if the current it creates. However with larger fish you will probably need a powerhead to create enough current to increase activity.

 

[i pee in the sea]

i think it may be stressful for the wolf if i got a powerhead,

i just thought it may help it to thrive better with an air pump

 

[channarox]

it wont be stressful,but they definitely wont be in the current all the time.
they dont NEED current,it really is up to you.

 

[i pee in the sea]

i know wolves are hardy and can withstand a range of water quality levels,
but providing more oxygen wouldn't matter?

maybe it won't attempt to jump as much?

what do you y'all think?

 

[channarox]

i know wolves are hardy and can withstand a range of water quality levels,
but providing more oxygen wouldn't matter?

maybe it won't attempt to jump as much?

what do you y'all think?

ive kept hoplias in many different set ups.
whether i had more current or what not,they all grew around the same rate.
never had jumping problems,so i have no clue.

 

[mad ness]

give it a place to hide if you dont want it to jump

 

[i pee in the sea]

thanks for your help,

i have to lower the water when it comes in.. i only have marineland lids at the moment (they're super light, and with a part missing), and i have finally found an all-glass brand online that would fit my tank but it's rather expensive so i have to wait out a bit to get them.

i can't wait to get this guy

 

[channarox]

floating plants help too!

 

[mad ness]

thanks for your help,

i have to lower the water when it comes in.. i only have marineland lids at the moment (they're super light, and with a part missing), and i have finally found an all-glass brand online that would fit my tank but it's rather expensive so i have to wait out a bit to get them.

i can't wait to get this guy

weigh down the lid. and be careful, glass might break depending on how thin it is or how big the fish is relative. also might knock inwards into tank so provide lateral cross braces. PLastic shop can cut you a piece. make it as thick as will fit together nicely.