Air Pumps

[kniesh]

Hi, this may sound stupid, but just never known how these work due to not wanting any to be honest. I have got 3 air stones and a plastic pipe. In order for these to work do i just attach the pipe at one stone and connect to the pump at the other. Also does this still filter the water? Sorry if this sounds daft.

 

[tttnjfttt]

you've got the directions right for hooking up an airstone. In general it won't cycle the tank, unless you've got a very small tank, 2.5 gal max and it has a plastic tube to put the air stone in and a stand you put below the gravel.

Mainly, they are for decoration purposes, and to add extra oxygen when medicating fish

 

[kniesh]

Thx i wasnt sure... my tank is 40g so i dont think its a good idea. I was just thinking this could slow down the current flow caused by the pump.

 

[tttnjfttt]

no, if anything it will increase it. Why are you looking to cut down the current?

 

[kniesh]

Its a 4ft long tank but the filter is quite powerful and has quite a strong current flow. Doesnt relly affect my current stock but could affect future buys etc.....