How do I hook up air stones to my aquarium? I have the tubing and stones but don't know what to do next. do i need a seperate pump? I have a hex 5 filter system.
2007-07-24 06:21:38 · 8 answers · asked by sparkz 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
you get a air pump, then attach the air line tube to the airpump, next always use a check valvue, Then you can hook another piece of air tube to the check vavlue and the other end to the air stone.
2007-07-24 06:24:29 · answer #1 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do need a separate pump. One that will fit whichever size aquarium you have. Once you have the correct pump it will be self explanatory. Hook one end of the tube to the pump then to the air stone. Plug in the pump as automatically the air will flow. I suggest doing this in a bowl to clean the stones first then adding it into the aquarium. I always put a little gravel on mine to help hold it down.
2007-07-24 13:26:57 · answer #2 · answered by Clannad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an air pump first of all. Attach one end of the tubing to the air pump and attach the other end to the air stone. Before turning the air stone on, position it on the gravel, somewhere in a corner of the tank. Good luck!
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2007-07-24 13:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need an air pump. Connect the pump to the air tube, the air tube to the stone, and plug in the pump. Voila! Bubbles.
2007-07-24 14:03:01 · answer #4 · answered by Sonia M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an all-inclusive package that features a bio-wheel. There is no place to attach an additional line up to that system. You would need a separate air pump. Air stones are not a necessity. They do virtually nothing for adding oxygen to the water, so you don't need one. Your bio-wheel filtration system will do everything you need. But, if it's just for looks, yeah, you'll need a separate air pump.
2007-07-24 13:30:36 · answer #5 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need a seprate air pump. Here is a diagram i have made to show you how to put it together, First connect the airtube to the air stone, Then connect the other end to the non return-vavle then add another piece of airtube (5cm or so) and then connect that to the air pump,
Diagram i made : http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/dunozl/?action=view¤t=untitled.jpg
2007-07-24 13:26:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, like everyone is saying you need a seperate air pump. checkout aquabid.com
2007-07-24 13:37:12 · answer #7 · answered by kdogg91 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need an air pump that is rated for your tank size and with what you said your tank size is it shouldn't be that muvh here is a pic of what you need
http://www.petco.com/product/102226/Aquatic-Gardens-Single-Outlet-Hi-tech-Air-Pumps.aspx
2007-07-24 15:15:02 · answer #8 · answered by Still learning 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋