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Care library / Equipment
Air pump & airstone
Air & CO₂

Air pump & airstone

Good for: Crowded tanks, hot weather, sponge filters

Tip: Use a check valve so water can’t siphon back.

Examples you may see in shops: Tetra Whisper, Hailea. Not endorsements.

More air & co₂

CO₂ system
UV steriliser
Air pump
Air stones & diffusers
Airline tubing & fittings
Check valves & gang valves
CO2 kit (DIY / starter)
CO2 pressurised system