One feature of tropical fish tanks which is widely loved, not to mention being practical and beneficial to the running of a healthy aquarium are bubbles!
We explain the reason why you might need bubbles in your fish tank in another article however I wanted to explain how to actually do this and what equipment you need to achieve this as well as how to set it up.
Here is the shopping list of things you will require:
- Air Pump
- Air Line
- Non-Return Valve
- Air Stone
Instead of an air stone you may chose to use some sort of ornament which bubbles will come from however we will cover this with the air stone for the sake of this guide.
The order in which you should plug the equipment in is:
Air Pump Outlet -> Air Line -> Non-Return Valve -> Air Line -> Air Stone
The above diagram should give you more of an idea of what things should look like. The non-return valve is one of the most important things in this set up as it will prevent back syphoning from the tank and the tank emptying out through the air line. These are only essential if the air pump is to sit below the aquarium however for the sake of a couple of pounds, it’s a very worthwhile investment.
Tetra APS50 Silent Aquarium Air Pump for Fish Tanks,Black,10 – 60 Litre
Features:- Pleasantly quiet, thanks to sound-absorbing chambers
- Special vibration-absorbing rubber feet
- Excellent quality and reliability
- Highly consistent air flow thanks to powerful, durable membrane
- Includes air tap for adjusting the air flow
Uniclife Aquarium 4m Airline Tubing Standard Air Pump Accessories Set with Air Stone Cylinders Connectors Suction Cups and Check Valves for Fish Tank Aeration Setup
Features:- All In 1 Package: No Worry About Mismatching – Complete air pump accessories of airline tubing, air stones, connectors, suction cups and check valves for basic aquarium aeration setup.
- 4m Airline Tubing: Standard 4-6 mm ID airline tubing. Made of reliable frosty clear plastic, the hose is flexible, strudy and kink-resistant. Desired length for most fish tanks.
- 2 Air Stone Cylinders: 2 D x 3 H(cm). Small size to be easily driven by even nano air pumps. Produce lots of medium bubbles to aerate your tanks and enliven the aquatic lives.
- 4 Connectors: Include 2 straight and 2 T-shape connectors to connect standard 5mm ID tubing. Allow you to connect 1 or more air inlets to create 1 or more outlets.
- 6 Suckers & 2 Check Valves: Soft clear plastic holders fit 4-6 mm ID hoses and can stick tightly to the smooth tank. The check valves can effectively prevent back siphoning of water.
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