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Air Stone — aquarium equipment

Air Stone

Creates fine bubbles for oxygenation and gentle surface movement. Cheap insurance for emergencies.

Specifications

Category

Other

Brand

Model

Suitable tank

20–200 L

Pros

Very cheap
Drives gentle water movement
Works with any air pump

Cons

Needs an air pump
Clogs and needs cleaning
Can be noisy with cheap pumps

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