Where to put the pump of an aquarium?

Or set up the filter in an aquarium? Or place the filter in an aquarium? The aquarium is a corner to create a mini ecosystem. Where should the pump outlets of an aquarium be located?

Is it better to put the pump outlet at surface level? In fact, it is advisable to put the outlet just below the water to avoid a film on the surface of the aquarium.

For example, you can place it 4 or 5 centimeters from the surface of the water to create small waves on the surface and no big eddies. These eddies can create an excessive loss of CO2 in the water.

Where to place the suction of the pump for my aquarium?

For the suction rod or the strainer of the pump, you can almost put yourself at the level of the sun which will allow you to avoid sucking up a white veil. In large aquariums bubblers or diffusers are not enough to stir the water.

Different types of aquarium pumps and filters

• air pumps
• Filter pumps

Often in large aquariums an air pump or bubbler is not sufficient to mix the water. It is advisable to suck the water from the bottom to push it back below the level of the water surface.

Did you know that in sea water, plants and corals develop faster in water stirred by a pump than in stagnant water?