AQUANEAT 50 Feet Black Airline Tubing

AQUANEAT black airline tubing is a single 50 feet roll of standard 3/163 hose. It fits all standard outlets, including air pumps, check valves, filtration systems, air stones, flow control valves and air-driven ornaments, and it is safe in both salt and freshwater.

Why black tubing

Clear line shows every bend and grows a green film in bright light. Black tubing blends into dark backgrounds, plants and hardscape, so the line almost disappears in a planted or aquascaped tank. It also blocks light, which helps keep algae from forming inside the hose.

A long roll for racks

Fifty feet goes a long way. It is enough to plumb a breeder rack from one central pump, replace every line in a multi-tank room, or keep spares on hand for years. If you only need a few feet, a short roll such as the AQUANEAT 8 ft tubing is a tidier buy.

Soft and stable

AQUANEAT says the tubing stays soft and pliable rather than hardening with age, resists CO2 corrosion, and remains kink-resistant over long periods. Soft line seals better on plastic barbs and is less likely to crack when you pull it off during maintenance.

Plumbing tips

• Plan the route first, then cut each run a little long.
• Fit a check valve on every line with the arrow toward the water.
• Use a gang valve or manifold to share one pump across tanks.
• Leave a drip loop below the pump so water cannot run back into it.

Pairs well with

For a bigger air source to feed a long run, see the AquaMiracle 600 GPH pump. For one or two tanks, any standard dual outlet pump will do.

Store the leftover roll out of sunlight so it stays supple until you need it. A loose coil in a drawer or a labeled bin keeps it ready for the next tank.