Does my goldfish tank filter need to be submerged?

Question

Hi there,

I've just purchased a small round goldfish tank for my daughter.

This is the pump/filter kit i have also purchased...

http://www.pets2home.co.uk/item--Gussie-Filter-Kit-Single--575186.html

My question is does the uplift tube need to be completely submerged or does it not matter

Currently I have the water level equal with the top of the pipe and am unsure if this is correct.

Thanks for your help...

Answer 1

please tell me you're not keeping goldfish in it...

I don't know why they label bowls and small tank as for goldfish, but you have just bought a death trap. goldfish get huge (either between 8" to 10" or over 18" depending on the type) and need a bare minimum of 10g each with a super strong filter.

if you've bought goldfish I recommend taking it(or them) back and purchasing something more suitable for a small tank, like a betta if it's at least 2.5g so it can have a heater or some shrimp if it's smaller. or, get a larger tank.... otherwise you're sentencing your fish to death, which I'm sure will upset your daughter.

Answer 2

only the bubble stone has to be submerged [the little blue thing that the bubbles come out of] but part of the tubing can go in the water also. just don't put the box shaped peice in or above the water.