Transition to Aquarium

[JRS]

I am curious about why they don't need dissolved oxygen and filtration over winter. Is it because they are dormant and not producing the high levels of ammonia they do in summer ?

Yes. They do need oxygen but less because of the dormancy. The colder water also holds more oxygen than warm and the filter bacteria go dormant also, reducing their oxygen demands.

 

[GBBUDD]

Got it and Got it. Thank you both. I am curious about why they don't need dissolved oxygen and filtration over winter. Is it because they are dormant and not producing the high levels of ammonia they do in summer ?

I am on the side where I do pump air into the water but my pump is not outside. A few members have super chilled the water having the pump outside. But if you put it in the teepee you should be fine .