Things You'll Need
- Air pump
- Air stones
- Aquarium tubing
- Measuring tape
Instructions
Find a suitable spot for your air pump. You can purchase a special shelf that is designed to hang from the side of the tank, or you can simply sit the pump on the floor, or inside your aquarium stand.
Measure the distance between the aquarium pump and the bottom of the tank, then cut your aquarium tubing to that length. Insert a pencil in both ends of the aquarium tubing to widen it slightly and make it easier to fit over the aquarium pump and the air stone.
Attach one end of the aquarium tubing to an air stone. You can use a small air stone for smaller tank setups, or a large air stone that creates a wall of bubbles for larger tanks.
Place the other end of aquarium tubing over the fitting on the air pump. Place the air stone in the aquarium, then plug the pump in. You should immediately see a wall of bubbles coming out of your air stone.