Do I need an air pump in my reef tank.

[christian7144]

I was wondering if this is mandatory n if so how does it help. Someone said that we don't require it


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[Zoarder]

I was wondering if this is mandatory n if so how does it help. Someone said that we don't require it


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You dont as long as you have strong enough powerheads.

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[805reef]

Do you have a skimmer?

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[russ13]

I was wondering if this is mandatory n if so how does it help. Someone said that we don't require it


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must people don't use air pumps in saltwater tanks. As long as you have water moving in the tank you will be ok

 

[Jeffreef]

You can get yourself a skimmer if you don't have one yet, and that will kill 2 birds with 1 stone cause it will remove crap and make bubbles/oxygen

 

[cmsurfr22]

You can get yourself a skimmer if you don't have one yet, and that will kill 2 birds with 1 stone cause it will remove crap and make bubbles/oxygen

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Skimmers are not a must, but almost everyone will agree they are highly beneficial to sw tanks and I've never known anyone to not have one. If you have one or get one you don't need an air stone.

 

[christian7144]

You dont as long as you have strong enough powerheads.

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I have a MP10. Is that enough for a 30 x 18 x 18 tank with corner overflow?

 

[Zoarder]

I have a MP10. Is that enough for a 30 x 18 x 18 tank with corner overflow?

You might be ok with one.

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[N2SWIMN]

The only time I use an air pump is when I have to us it to get rid of cyano bacteria. I use a battery powered air pump during power outages.

 

[christian7144]

The only time I use an air pump is when I have to us it to get rid of cyano bacteria. I use a battery powered air pump during power outages.

How does this help with cyano? I'm currently dealing with some myself.

 

[Tyrone]

How does this help with cyano? I'm currently dealing with some myself.

I'm not sure of the actual details, but in FW tanks, cyano is kept away or at bay with optimal O2 levels.

Anyone, please correct me if I'm wrong.

Also, to stick to the topic, I've seen a friend of mine keep an air pump with diffuser incorporated into their monitoring system just incase of a power outage. I have to ask how he set it up though. I'm sure there are other equipment to use instead of an air pump like the ones mentioned above.

 

[Fate]

Cyno in Freshwater is usually caused by lack of water circulation... Stagnant water

 

[russ13]

Cyno in Freshwater is usually caused by lack of water circulation... Stagnant water

well that would explain the air pump. A cheap and easy way to get water moving