{"product_id":"bioscape-bioscape-mineral-slim-airstones-carded-3-pack","title":"Bioscape Mineral Slim Airstones Carded 3 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA slimmer profile for the gaps a standard airstone won't fit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bioscape's Slim Mineral Airstones give the same fine, even bubble curtain as the brand's standard range, in a narrower body that tucks behind hardscape, into filter intakes or corner gaps in a planted aquascape. Three come carded on the pack, so a clogged stone is easy to replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits gaps a standard cylindrical or round airstone is too wide for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, even bubble curtain\u003c\/strong\u003e — the mineral stone structure produces a finer mist than a plain plastic diffuser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree to a card\u003c\/strong\u003e — fit one, keep two in reserve for when the first clogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh or marine\u003c\/strong\u003e — the mineral material doesn't react with saltwater, so the same stone works in either setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequires (not included)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlim profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir pump, airline tubing, check valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich airstone do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReach for the slim profile when space is the constraint — behind hardscape, inside a filter intake housing, or tucked into a tight corner of a planted aquascape where a standard round stone won't sit flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAirstone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMineral Airstone 25mm 3 Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard cylindrical, 25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral-purpose aeration with spares on hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound Airstone 30x30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound, 30 x 30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA wider bubble column for larger tanks or a feature aeration spot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlim Airstones Carded 3 Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlim profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTight spaces behind hardscape, filter intakes or planted aquascapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for tight-clearance spots in freshwater and marine aquariums running a standard air pump — behind rockwork, wood or in narrow gaps. Not a substitute for mechanical or biological filtration, and not useful on its own without a pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMineral airstones clog gradually as mineral deposits and biofilm build up, and the bubble stream coarsens as that happens. Because a slim stone tucked behind hardscape is harder to inspect at a glance, check it during routine tank maintenance rather than waiting for an obvious drop in bubble quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeeds an air pump sized to your tank and how many stones or ornaments it runs, plus airline tubing to connect them. A check valve fitted in the line stops water siphoning back into the pump during a power cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered against manufacturing defects under Bioscape's warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships by standard parcel post.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy choose the slim stone over a standard airstone?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts narrower body fits behind hardscape, into filter intakes or into tight aquascape gaps where a standard round or cylindrical stone won't sit flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this work in a saltwater tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The mineral stone doesn't react with saltwater, so it suits freshwater and marine setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know when to replace it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the bubble stream turns coarse or uneven instead of a fine mist. Because it's tucked out of sight, check it on a routine schedule rather than waiting to notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need anything else to run it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — an air pump and airline tubing are required and not included. 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