answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The main usefull purpose of an "Air Pump" is to drive/operate a filter and cycled filters are an absolute neccessity for all fish in any aquaria. Air bubbles do very little to improve things in an aquarium so if you have a power filter the air pump would be superfluous.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Do tetras need air pumps
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Do gambusia need air pumps?

Gambusia are fish from fast flowing clean streams. Air pumps on their own do very little for them. Gambusia need filters.


Do you need to use a air pump all the time for crayfish?

nO THeY DonT NeeD aIr pUmPS


What are compression pumps used for?

Compression pumps are used depending on the need for it. Compression pumps can be used in water pipes to regulate the water pressure. Compression pumps can also be used in air pipes and ducts to regulate the pressure in the air.


How does oxygen that is in the air get into your blood?

lungs pumps air to the heart and heart pumps air around body through blood


Do goldfish need air pumps What other type of fish needs an air pump that can be in a 5 gallon tank?

Goldfish do not necessarily need an air pump as they can breathe oxygen from the surface. Some fish that may benefit from an air pump in a 5-gallon tank are bettas, tetras, and dwarf gouramis, as these fish species prefer well-oxygenated water.


What is the maximum number of pumps for a Remington Air Master 177 Air Rifle?

No more that 10 pumps! Per the Instructions.


What temperature do neon tetras live at?

neon tetras live at standard tropical aquarium temperatures, but a good place to start is about 76 degrees Fahrenheit


What do air to air heat pumps have that standard air conditioners do not?

Heat pumps have the ability to heat your home in the winter, standard ac just cools in the summer.


Can ABS be used with sump pumps?

Yes, ABS can be used for sump pumps if you do not need it to be flexible.Yes, ABS can be used for sump pumps if you do not need it to be flexible.


Do neon fish need air filters?

Neon fish commonly called neon tetras need both a filter and either an air wand or an air stone; they are not the same thing.A filter filters the water for things like ammonia and nitrites for example, and an air wand or stone is what creates bubbles to add more oxygen to the water


Will 3 guppies and 3 neon tetras do well in a 10 gallon tank or do you need more tetras?

That is fine. You might consider getting some corydoras catfish.


Does heat pumps need Freon to blow heat out?

Yes, the heat pump (in the heating mode) is like an air conditioner in reverse. It cools the outside air and heats the room air. Of course, you need Freon to do this heat-transfer process.