Fish Keeping "Aquarium Keeping of Freshwater Ornamental Fish"

When raising ornamental fish # aeration equipment often needs to be added # to aerate the water body # its main functions are as follows:

1. It can increase the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water | delivering oxygen to every corner. This avoids harm to fish caused by insufficient oxygen # and is especially important for water bodies where aquatic plants are not planted.

2 | Aeration increases the air pressure in the water # and causes the water body to fluctuate | thereby achieving the purpose of removing harmful gases such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide dissolved in the water, and playing a role in purifying water quality.

Fish Keeping "Aquarium Keeping of Freshwater Ornamental Fish"

3 | Aeration can make the water body flow # avoiding the phenomenon of inconsistent water temperatures at the top and bottom of the aquarium. When using heating equipment # the convection of water disperses heat energy evenly.

4 Due to the increase of oxygen in the water # the activity of nitrifying bacteria is intensified # thereby accelerating the decomposition of harmful substances in the water # and improving the water environment.

5. Because the gas input by the air pump forms bubbles that spray out from the air outlet | it makes the lower layer of the tank float upward # enhancing the dynamic feel of the aquarium # and raising the ornamental value of the aquarium.

When purchasing an air pump, you should proceed from actual conditions # and choose according to your needs # for a small aquarium or a single-tank aquarium # you should choose an air pump with a slightly smaller air output # such as a single-outlet air pump. For a large aquarium or a multi-tank aquarium # you should choose an air pump with a larger air output | such as a double-outlet or single-outlet air pump.

Fish Keeping "Aquarium Keeping of Freshwater Ornamental Fish"

1 Specifications. You should choose aeration equipment of different specifications according to the size of the aquarium or battery. For example, for a small aquarium, an air pump with lower power is sufficient.

2 Air output. When purchasing, pay attention to checking the air output of the aeration equipment. Insert a rubber tube into the air outlet of the aeration equipment | put it into water and switch on the power # check carefully whether the aeration function is normal | if it is normal # you should choose an air pump or an air compression aeration machine with a relatively larger air output.

3 Noise. The quieter the aeration equipment runs, the better # generally, well-known brands are relatively quieter.

4 Test run. Switch on the power and let it run for a few minutes # see whether there is serious overheating # whether there is any abnormal smell | that is, the burning smell emitted by the electrical appliance, etc.

Fish Keeping "Aquarium Keeping of Freshwater Ornamental Fish"

5 Accessories. The rubber cups in the air pump are easily damaged parts, so you should buy more large rubber cups to keep as spares. This will give a longer service life. Generally, plastic tubing and air stones, etc., are included together with the aeration equipment. When purchasing, note that the plastic tubing should not be too short [if it is too short, you can buy it yourself].

Air stones include fine-sand and wooden types # you should purchase according to personal needs; generally, a domestically produced fine-sand one is sufficient. Fine-sand air stones should be handled gently, to avoid breaking them.