air rocks?

[LadyInBlue04]

are air rocks/pumps any good for an aquarium?
and if so could you recomend a good brand.
thanks
LIB

[cgrabe]

It depends on the specifics of your tank. I don't believe they're needed in most cases. Generally, if you have surface movement from a filter or something, there will be plenty of oxygen exchange. If you don't have much surface movement and your tank is taller than it is wide, you may want some air stones to help out.

[LadyInBlue04]

oh okay, i have one aquaclear 150 and i was planning on getting another one, this is all in a 30 gallon, i believe the dimentions were, 30Lx18Hx12W, so guess i wont need one.
thanks
that helps alot
LIB

[aquariumfishguy]

It also depends on the fish you keep. For example, some of my Goldfish tanks NEED an air stone in the aquarium or they would be pretty miserable. It does seem to help a lot in the summer time and with the higher temperatures. But in most cases, and air stone is just optional. Some people like them while others hate them. ;)

[aquariumfishguy]

Oh yeah, if you were to get an air pump (and stone) go with Rena brand. These are extremely quiet air pumps and most people have very minimal complaints on this brand.