Do Angelfish need aquarium heater, filter & aerator

Do Freshwater Angelfish need aquarium heater, filter, and aerator (bubbler)?

Freshwater Angelfish are very famous because many aquarists keep them in their aquariums due to their beautiful appearance & dashing swimming. Angelfish are from the Cichlidae family, & they swim very gracefully. Angelfish like slow water current so make sure your filter has an adjustable water current.

Freshwater Angelfish need simple care. They are hardy, & recommended for beginners & experts. Due to their territorial nature & large size, there should be enough space in the aquarium for keeping Angelfish happy.

Do Angelfish need aquarium heater, filter & bubbler?

Do Freshwater Angelfish need an air pump & an air stone (bubbler)?

All types of Angelfish need an abundance of oxygen in the water but bubblers are not required. There are more methods for producing oxygen in the water such as using filters. If you are keeping an internal powerhead filter, then make sure you point the nozzle of the filter towards the water surface. When a filter breaks the water surface, gas exchange takes place that adds oxygen from the air in the water & gets rid of CO2. SUMP, Canister & Hang on Back filters are located outside aquariums, & then send water back to the aquarium using an outlet hose. Water flows back to the aquarium using a free fall method that disturbs the water surface & allows gas exchange to take place. Sponge filter needs an air pump for operation, & when these bubbles reach the water surface, they break the surface & allow gas exchange to take place. There is no need to setup an air pump & an air stone in the Angelfish aquarium if you have a filter.

 

Do Freshwater Angelfish need an aquarium heater? Can Angelfish live without a heater?

Freshwater Angelfish are tropical fish so they need an aquarium heater. Freshwater Angelfish can live in different water conditions. The ideal temperature for freshwater Angelfish is from 78 to 84 Degree Fahrenheit. If you keep the aquarium in a warm room, then it is fine & there is no need to add any heater.

 

Do Freshwater Angelfish need an aquarium filter? Can Angelfish survive without a filter?

Filter is recommended but not necessary for Freshwater Angelfish aquariums. If you do not want to add a filter in Angelfish aquarium, then make sure to do weekly water changes of up to 25 percent to remove the solid & chemical impurities, & add freshwater containing minerals. Fish & live plants consume minerals, so addition of freshwater will once again add these minerals in the aquarium water. Keeping live plants will not just oxygenate water but keep water clean by consuming all the chemical impurities.