Your air pump and airstones require an air hose to link the two. This is plastic tubing that delivers air from your pump to the airstone. This should fit snugly at all joints so air does not escape from the system. Air leaks reduce the efficiency of the system (filter and airstone) and may ultimately burn out the pump. Make sure the tubing is manufactured for use in an aquarium; other grades may be toxic to fish.
If you intend to run multiple airstones or additional devices, such as filters, from a single pump, you need one or more air valves. These enable airflow to be directed to multiple devices from a single pump. Using several air valves enables you to turn devices on and off as you like.
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