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What is the purpose of aquarium air pumps?

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What is the purpose of aquarium air pumps?

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An air pump on a fish tank has several uses, but the primary function is to oxygenate the water. Air from the pump is supplied to the tank by small-diameter, flexible plastic tubing.OxygenKeeping the oxygen level high enough to support the fish population is the primary purpose of an air pump. Air goes through the tubing, and stone and bubbles rise to the top. Movement of the surface water absorbs oxygen from the air. Small bubbles provide more surface agitation and aeration.Air StoneAn air stone is porous material that allows air to escape. It attaches to the end of the small tubing, and air goes through the stone to make smaller bubbles. Some are made of stone-like materials, others are of foam like material and some are flexible.Undergravel FilterUndergravel filters, plates with perpendicular large tubes that go to the top of the tank, are placed under gravel and use air stones to operate the filter. Position the stones at the bottom of the large tube and air bubbles draw water thro

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