do i need an air pump for a bluegill?

[1luke1]

Do i need an air pump in the tank for my bluegill

 

[2004exrider]

If you have a filter running that is creating surface agitation, then no.

Jimmy

 

[MicropterusSalmoides]

yes, have you ever kept fish before?

 

[Kobeclone]

yes, have you ever kept fish before?

No, you do not need an air pump if you have a HOB filter or a canister or W/D with a spray bar. Any surface movement will do....

 

[MyFishEatYourFish]

it's not absolutely needed but most cool water species are used to higher oxegen content then most fish kept, especially bluegill, because the colder the water the more dissolved gases it can hold. bluegill will do alright without an airpump but you will notice a difference of how active and perky they are if you do use one. and keep in mind, a happy healthy bluegill always has his fins erect.

 

[cmj15]

you don't need one but you can use one

 

[1luke1]

no BlokOne, to be honest i have never kept a fish befor

 

[1luke1]

unless you count a goldfish i had when i was like 5 years old, lol