PENN-PLAX Standard Airline Tubing for Aquariums – Clear and Flexible – Resists Kinking – Safe for Freshwater and Saltwater Fi

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 21,272 ratings

Price: 6.72

Last update: 05-17-2024


About this item

BASIC NECESSITY FOR AQUARISTS: As aquarists and fish-keeping hobbyists know, it’s always good to have extra airline tubing on hand. Our Standard 3/16” Airline Tubing offers a great solution for various aquarium airline needs, such as connecting an air pump to an air stone, an under-gravel filter, or an aquarium ornament.
CLEAR, FLEXIBLE, AND DURABLE: Made from clear, flexible plastic, our Standard Airline Tubing is built to withstand wear and tear. The tubing’s flexibility makes it a breeze to work with. In addition to being resistant to kinking, it’s ultra-durable and should not crack or become brittle. For better connection to aquarium accessories, soak both ends in warm water for 30 seconds.
SAFE FOR FISH: Our Standard Airline Tubing is made of fish-safe plastic, and can be used for both freshwater and saltwater tanks.
MEASUREMENTS: Length = 8’ / Inner Diameter = 4 mm / Outer Diameter 5.8 mm.
SHOP PENN-PLAX FOR ALL YOUR PET’S NEEDS: PENN-PLAX is a manufacturer and distributor of top quality pet supplies, who specialize in creating excellent pet products for animals, both great and small.

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Top reviews from the United States

BigA09
5.0 out of 5 stars Thick Tubing With Slight Installation Learning Curve
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2021
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 I've dealt with small plastic tubing in the past where the entry point of the tub seems way too small to fit the nozzle/nipple end of an air stone or pump, so is the case with this tubing…

There's a reason that the tubings entry point is so tight… The reason being that the tubing is plastic/small for a better fit and fewer leaks...

Your standard deluxe silicon tubing is wider for easy fitting, but eventually it starts leaking water because it won't stop stretching... I should know, that's why I purchased this plastic tubing as a replacement…

So... to fix the issue with the tubing being so small/tight because it's plastic, and to help others having issues installing, I'll give you step-by-step instructions/plus a video attached:

Note: Make sure you're tubing and the nozzle/nipple of your air stone or air pump/sponge bio filter, is completely dry for easy fitting/installation:

1) Pinch an inch right above the tip of the tubing.

2) While the tubing is still being pinched above the tip of the tub, start pushing it onto the nozzle/nipple end of your air stone or air pump. Pinch and push/pinch and push.

3) Stop pinching the tubing at this point.

4) Now, turn the tubing from left/right while pushing down on the nozzle/nipple for a tighter fit…

That's it, you're done...

Great thick tubing by the way....

I recommend this product for its length/affordability/tightness…

(Click Bottom Video Link) Watch My Tubing/Fish Tank In Action!! :

https://app.photobucket.com/u/BigA2Infinity/p/27b40853-ad32-45e4-8a44-aa386d74a0b4
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BigA09
5.0 out of 5 stars Thick Tubing With Slight Installation Learning Curve
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2021
I've dealt with small plastic tubing in the past where the entry point of the tub seems way too small to fit the nozzle/nipple end of an air stone or pump, so is the case with this tubing…

There's a reason that the tubings entry point is so tight… The reason being that the tubing is plastic/small for a better fit and fewer leaks...

Your standard deluxe silicon tubing is wider for easy fitting, but eventually it starts leaking water because it won't stop stretching... I should know, that's why I purchased this plastic tubing as a replacement…

So... to fix the issue with the tubing being so small/tight because it's plastic, and to help others having issues installing, I'll give you step-by-step instructions/plus a video attached:

Note: Make sure you're tubing and the nozzle/nipple of your air stone or air pump/sponge bio filter, is completely dry for easy fitting/installation:

1) Pinch an inch right above the tip of the tubing.

2) While the tubing is still being pinched above the tip of the tub, start pushing it onto the nozzle/nipple end of your air stone or air pump. Pinch and push/pinch and push.

3) Stop pinching the tubing at this point.

4) Now, turn the tubing from left/right while pushing down on the nozzle/nipple for a tighter fit…

That's it, you're done...

Great thick tubing by the way....

I recommend this product for its length/affordability/tightness…

(Click Bottom Video Link) Watch My Tubing/Fish Tank In Action!! :

https://app.photobucket.com/u/BigA2Infinity/p/27b40853-ad32-45e4-8a44-aa386d74a0b4
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Laurie
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
Easy to use. Have used it for over a year, lines are still clear, still flexible and pliable, no yellowing. Would buy again.
Will
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a long tube
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
Clear, flexible, high quality, tube. Works for all tube/hose needs, about 1/4 and easy to figure out. It's a tube man c'mon.
Jake Bigelow
4.0 out of 5 stars Works great
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
Easy to use with my air pump. Only reason it’s not 5 stars is it’s popped off of my air pump a couple times. Maybe I didn’t put it on well enough but it’s happened maybe three times since my time of purchase. However not a big deal and i’d still recommend purchasing
hart3856
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect size!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
Very nice product, easy to cut to length and use for air pump! Would recommend!
Janet
5.0 out of 5 stars Great forcible tubing
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
Perfect for using with pump in bird fountain needed extra tubing for connection it was perfect - pleased with purchase
Robert W Nicholson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
Great product and easy to use with aquarium add-ons.
BW
3.0 out of 5 stars Stiff
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
It works, but it is very stiff. Not like the more flexible air lines. This is just a standard plastic line. Nothing special. After being in the water for less than a month, it's hard as a rock.

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