{"product_id":"aqua-one-ceramic-ball-air-stone-50mm","title":"Ceramic Ball Air Stone 50mm by Aqua One — Fine-Bubble Diffuser for Reservoirs and DWC","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003eStill water in a reservoir goes stale fast. An air stone breaks the air from your pump into fine bubbles that keep the water moving and carry oxygen through it, and this one from Aqua One does the job with a 50mm ceramic ball. Push it onto the airline from your air pump, drop it into a nutrient reservoir, DWC bucket or aquarium, and let it bubble away. It's a simple, cheap part with two things to know: it needs an air pump to run, and like every air stone it slowly clogs with mineral and nutrient build-up, so plan to clean it or keep a spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f9f4; border-left: 4px solid #2e5e2e; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: #2e5e2e;\"\u003eFine, even bubbles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003eCeramic breaks the air into a fine, steady stream rather than the big gulps you get from an open airline end.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f9f4; border-left: 4px solid #2e5e2e; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: #2e5e2e;\"\u003eUnder ten bucks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003eCheap enough to keep a spare in the drawer, so a clogged stone never holds up a reservoir change.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f9f4; border-left: 4px solid #2e5e2e; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: #2e5e2e;\"\u003eAquarium part, hydro job\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003eMade by Aqua One for fish tanks, and just as handy in a nutrient reservoir or DWC bucket.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f9f4; border-left: 4px solid #2e5e2e; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: #2e5e2e;\"\u003eSame brand as the pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003ePairs with the Aqua One Precision air pumps and check valves we stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; border-bottom: 2px solid #2e5e2e; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0; display: inline;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.5rem 2rem; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua One\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic ball air stone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirline spigot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 air stone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns from:\u003c\/strong\u003e An air pump and airline, sold separately\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient reservoirs, DWC buckets and aquariums\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; border-bottom: 2px solid #2e5e2e; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0; display: inline;\"\u003eGrower's Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e1; border-left: 4px solid #f9a825; padding: 1rem 1.3rem; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1.2rem; padding: 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit a check valve in the airline outside the reservoir, so water can't siphon back down the line into the pump if the power drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSit the pump above the water line where you can, for the same reason.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the bubbles turn coarse or patchy, the stone is clogging. Clean it or swap in a spare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the stone whenever you clean the reservoir between crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBigger tanks need more air. Run more than one stone from a pump with enough outlets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; border-bottom: 2px solid #2e5e2e; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0; display: inline;\"\u003eHow To Set It Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf3ed; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut a length of 4mm airline long enough to reach from your air pump to the bottom of the reservoir.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf3ed; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePush one end onto the air stone's spigot and the other onto the pump outlet, with a check valve in the line between them.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf3ed; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop the stone into the reservoir so it sits near the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf3ed; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitch the pump on and check for a steady, even stream of fine bubbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean or replace the stone when the bubbles turn coarse or patchy.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; border-bottom: 2px solid #2e5e2e; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0; display: inline;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/precision-air-pumps-by-aqua-one\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e5e2e; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem;\"\u003ePrecision Air Pumps by Aqua One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe pump that drives the stone, in four sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flexible-black-poly-tubing-by-the-grow-guys\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e5e2e; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem;\"\u003eFlexible Black Poly Tubing by The Grow Guys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003e4mm flexi tubing to run from the pump to the stone, sold by the metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/check-valve-by-aqua-one\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e5e2e; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem;\"\u003eCheck Valve by Aqua One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eSits in the airline and stops water siphoning back into the pump when the power drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reservoirs-tubs\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e5e2e; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem;\"\u003eReservoirs \u0026amp; Tubs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eNutrient reservoirs and tubs for the stone to sit in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-pumps-1\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e5e2e; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem;\"\u003eAir Pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eEvery air pump we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; border-bottom: 2px solid #2e5e2e; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0; display: inline;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eDoes the air stone need an air pump?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYes. It has no motor of its own. It breaks up the air your pump pushes down the airline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCan I use an aquarium air stone in a hydroponic reservoir?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYes. It's sold for aquariums, and it does the same job in a nutrient reservoir or DWC bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e50mm across: a ceramic ball on a short spigot that the airline pushes onto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat size airline does it take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e4mm. The spigot takes standard 4mm airline or flexi tubing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eDoes it come with airline or a pump?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eNo. You get the air stone only. The pump, airline and check valve are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eDo air stones wear out?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYes, in the sense that they clog. Minerals and nutrient residue slowly block the pores and the bubbles get coarser, so clean it or replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eDo I need a check valve?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYes, we'd fit one. 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