The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Aquarium Air Pump

It can be challenging to know which air pump for aquariums is suitable for your tank, with so many brands, sizes and functionality to choose from.

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AllPondSolutions has collated this guide to help you understand how to shortlist the correct air pump for you and how they benefit your aquarium habitat.

We'll run through each of the essential factors to consider when choosing your aquarium air pumps, with some quick advice about our Air Pumps range to save you time!

Choosing an Air Pump According to Your Aquarium Tank Size

In short, the larger your tank, the more powerful your aquarium air pumps need to be. You can also install multiple air pumps if you need to, ensuring even water distribution and oxygen aeration.

Each AllPondSolutions air pump for aquariums will show the filter flow rate to make it easier to select the most appropriate models.

For example, the AP-6 Air Pump Kit pumps 336 litres an hour, whereas the AP-3 Complete Kit pumps 180 litres - you can check the capacity of each air pump by looking for the 'L/H' rating.

Aquarium Air Pumps Based on Accessories in Your Tank

The more objects, aquarium plants and ornaments you have, the stronger your air pump needs to be - the pump needs to be more powerful if it has greater resistance against pushing the air.

However, you shouldn't necessarily choose the strongest air pump for aquariums for a smaller tank.

Aquariums with an air pump to assist with gravel filtration are usually best suited to a smaller model.

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Finding the Right Air Pump for Aquariums

All of these factors contribute to your decision-making, and quality is critical.

There are also personal factors, so you might opt for an LED Air Pump to bring colour and illumination to your tank, as well as increased oxygen levels.

You'll also find advanced aquarium air pumps at AllPondSolutions, such as the Quiet Nano-Air Pump, for a slim air pump that produces minimal vibrations.

Air pumps have many different uses. Once you decide what you need an air pump for, selecting the right pump for your application is easy. If you have any questions about which pump makes the most sense for you, feel free to call our customer service department at 1-800-334- for assistance.

Decoration or oxygenation
With a medium-pressure air pump, such as the >Whisper Air Pump, and an airstone or bubble wand, you can add a decorative bubble backdrop in your aquarium that also helps remove unwanted gases. Surface movement caused by the bubbles also adds oxygen to your aquarium. For best results, choose an air pump rated one tank size larger than your tank.

Undergravel filters
Air pumps with medium to high pressure designed to work at a substantial depth also power undergravel filters.

Foam and corner filters or "action" ornaments
Foam and corner filters and some ornaments are run by a small, low-pressure air pumps.

Wood airstones
Wood airstones, often used with protein skimmers, require high-pressure air pumps such as Cobalt Aquatics Oxy-Pro Aquarium Air Pump, Tetra air pumps, and the Coralife Super Luft Air Pump.

Installation/Operation Tips
Air pumps, installed outside the aquarium, should be kept close to the aquarium with the shortest possible length of airline tubing for optimal performance. You will also need an air control valve, and a check valve, sold separately. To maximize your air pump's efficiency and longevity, clean or replace airstones as necessary.

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