How Do I Make An Air Pump For My Fish Tank?
Instructions Step 1Cut tubing to the length you need for your tank. Remember to consider the height of the tank and the distance to the air pump. Step 2Tape the tubing to the work surface. This prevents the tubing from rolling. Check the tubing to ensure that it can’t roll. If it rolls, add more tape. Step 3Decide how far apart you want the bubbles and how large you want the bubbles to be. This will determine the distance between the holes and the size of the holes. Step 4Punch holes gently into the tubing. Be careful not to damage the tubing when making the holes. Remember to only punch holes in the part of the tubing that will be at the bottom of the tank. Step 5Glue a plug into one end of the tubing using silicone. This will create the pressure necessary to make the bubbles. Allow the silicone to dry, and then rinse the bubbler. Step 6Place the tubing into the tank. Make a design if desired. Cover the tubing with a thin layer of aquarium gravel. Step 7Attach the open end of the tubi
