Things You'll Need
- Air pump
- Airline tubing
- Air regulating valves (optional)
Instructions
Determine the total number of gallons in the tanks that will need air pumps.
Make a list of the type and number of devices that you will be using. In general, devices such as filters and air stones require more pressure than action ornaments and bubblers.
Obtain an air pump that is rated for slightly more gallons than your total. If you have a lot of high-resistance devices, it is better to overestimate.
Set up your air pump at an equal distance from the tanks to be connected, if possible.
Run airline tubing from the pump to each device. If your air pump has multiple connections, go ahead and use those, otherwise use air regulating valves that are available from your local pet store or online.
Turn on the air pump and tighten any loose connections. If the air pump is not putting out enough air, you will be able to tell by the low amount of bubbles coming from each device. In this case, you will need to either get a higher-rated air pump or use multiple air pumps.