[dptrackstardp]

I have two bichirs, and was wondering if they acutally need their air pump?

 

[syd]

no they just need heavy filtration.

i dont even think any fish needs air pumps if you have proper filtration that breaks the surface for oxygen diffusion but especially bichirs b/c they are one of the few fish that can breathe atmospheric oxygen

 

[dptrackstardp]

alright thanks

 

[piranha45]

as long as you have a filter in there, no. They are apparently able to take air as well, but im not sure if they actually prefer this or not