Air Pump & air stones - Most Important Things for freshwater aquarium setup

Air Pump serves the purpose of aerating water as well as creating current in the aquarium. Most of the hobbyists use air pump in their aquarium in Nepal. If you use undergravel, sponge or corner filter then you can't run them without air pump. Many decorations also use air pump to throw bubbles. Air pumps move air by using an electromagnet to rapidly vibrate a rubber diaphragm due to which it will create more noise. Sometimes you can make it quiet by putting it in sponge or foam or folded cloth. You should put air pump above aquarium because if you put it below the aquarium there is high chance that water will flow back to the air pump in case air pump stops and damages it. The more expensive the air pumps become it will also be more powerful, quieter and more efficient so choose wisely so as not to end up with 10 air pumps rather than one nice air pump.

                           

           

Air stones, bars and tubes are used in aquarium to diffuse air in the aquarium and it also looks cool to see it throwing small tiny bubbles that look fantastic. It also helps in proper circulation of water in the aquarium. You can different sizes and types of air stones in local fish store (LFS), but it entirely depends on your opinion and taste as which to buy for your aquarium. I prefer small air stones than the large one because it throws small, fine bubbles which looks very nice.

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