Should filter be submerged in fish tank?

Should filter be submerged in fish tank?

Internal filters must be completely submerged in the water to work correctly. The air bubbles create much-needed movement in the water that allows it to filter the liquid throughout the entire tank. The filter can be affixed with suction cups to the tank walls, or placed on the ground of the tank.

Why is there stuff floating in my fish tank?

Detritus is kind of like dust of the aquatic world. It’s made up of organic compounds (fish waste, food, shed skin, decaying plant matter, etc) and floats within the water. It’s that fluffy grey/brown stuff we suck off our tank bottoms with out siphons at each water change.

Can a fish survive in a filter?

Biological filters are bacterias. When there is a depletion in oxygen, the bacterias won’t survive. The ammonia and nitrite excreted by fishes and produced during decomposition at the bottom of the aquarium, makes the water more and more toxic for the fish. Eventually, it causes the death of fish.

How do I know if my filter is working in my fish tank?

First, check that the filter is still working. Look for water bubbling out of the top of the pipes. If there are no bubbles, the filter may not be working. Therefore, repair or replace the filter.

Should my filter be above water?

Internal filters must be fully submerged to work correctly. Hang on units, unlike internal filters, should sit above the water level because (as mentioned), the flow back into the aquarium is by gravity, meaning the unit needs to be at a higher position to work correctly.

How do I get rid of floating particles in aquarium?

Floating particles, visible to the naked eye, can be removed pretty easily: Simply use a flocculant such as Seachem Clarity or Microbe-Lift Clarifier Plus Freshwater. These products bind to the suspended particles which then sink to the bottom or get sucked in by the filter.

What are the tiny white things in my fish tank?

These tiny buff-colored or white worms can find their way into your tank on plants or on new fish. The worms are harmless to your fish, but they can be a sign that your water quality and general tank cleanliness need attention.

Should my filter be making bubbles?

It is normal for aquarium filters to form some bubbles. However, if your filter is producing more bubbles than it usually does, then it is a cause for concern.

Why do fish float on the water surface?

When fish die, they usually float on the water surface due to air in the swim bladder. The swim bladder’s primary purpose is that the fish need it to float and swim upright direction. The air bladder fills up with the DO (dissolved oxygen) and becomes buoyant.

What does a fish filter do in an aquarium?

The purpose of the filter on your aquarium is to remove excess food, decaying organic matter, free-floating particulate, dangerous chemicals, and the fish’s waste products from the water. The fish excrete waste constantly as they swim around in the water.

What happens if fish don’t filter their water?

The fish excrete waste constantly as they swim around in the water. If this waste is not removed, the toxins that the fish are removing from their systems will rapidly build up to high enough concentrations that the fish will poison themselves.

Why does my fish keep floating upside down?

The reasons behind that can be the pressure from a swollen belly, too much air swallowed, injury, or a bacterial infection. Sometimes after eating too much fish may gulp some air on purpose, to regulate its buoyancy. To cure your fish you need to investigate the reason behind its bizarre behavior.