Question: Need a yes/no answer on air pump

[rb6k]

I've been using a setup of an air pump and a filter in my 3ft tank and lately the pump has been so noisy I am sick of it. So yes or no, do I need it if I have a filter?

Does the filter need to basically make the water move slightly on the surface to be effective as an oxygenator? I am worried I'll make the axolotl ill without the pump on now.

 

[xxianxx]

Its up to you . The filter helps maintain water quality, it is optional rather than essential.

 

[rb6k]

Its up to you . The filter helps maintain water quality, it is optional rather than essential.

Thanks so as I am keeping the filter I don't need the air pump too?

 

[xxianxx]

Axolotls will gulp air if they need to. An air pump is not essential.

 

[rb6k]

Axolotls will gulp air if they need to. An air pump is not essential.

Excellent thank you, they can get their own air then

 

[xxianxx]

Excellent thank you, they can get their own air then

Yes, they have lungs as well as gills