Acrylic fish tank is a very popular fish tank material, it has the characteristics of high light transmittance, strong and durable, light and easy to carry, so it is favored by fish tank lovers. For rearing fish, the right amount of oxygen in the water is very important, so it is necessary to consider whether to place an underwater aeration pump in the acrylic fish tank.
First of all, it is very important to understand the role of the aeration pump for underwater fish tanks. Fish need oxygen to breathe in water, and the amount of oxygen in water is usually limited. The oxygen content in the fish tank mainly depends on the contact area between the water surface and the air, and the underwater fish tank aeration pump can make the oxygen better dissolved in the water by increasing the contact area between the air and the water, providing sufficient oxygen for the fish.
Secondly, the acrylic fish tank itself has better light transmission, which can better watch the fish. However, compared to glass fish tanks, acrylic fish tanks are more susceptible to pressure and are prone to deformation. When the underwater fish tank aeration pump works, bubbles will be generated, which will cause the gas in the water to mix with the water body and generate pressure, which will form pressure on the acrylic fish tank, which may lead to the deformation and even rupture of the acrylic fish tank.
In addition, the underwater fish tank aeration pump will produce a certain amount of noise during use, which may affect rest or work for some noise-sensitive people. Although some manufacturers have adopted some noise reduction measures when designing underwater fish tank aeration pumps, the noise problem still cannot be completely eliminated.
To sum up, acrylic fish tanks are not very suitable for placing underwater fish tank aeration pumps. First of all, the acrylic fish tank is easy to deform when it is subjected to pressure for a long time, which may cause the acrylic fish tank to break. Secondly, the underwater fish tank aeration pump will produce noise during use, which will affect the quality of life. If you really want to use an underwater aeration pump, you can choose a fish tank made of other materials, such as a glass aerator, which can better withstand the pressure generated by the aeration pump while also reducing noise interference.