steve slack Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 hey wat size air pump would i need 2 run around 2 tanks? wat would it cost? and where can i get 1? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummingBird Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 How big are the tanks? What do you mean 'run'? For the UG filter or just for aeration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Hi Steve, The thing about air pumps is that we often try to add "just a few more outlets" to them, and often we wish we had bought a bigger size. Most pumps these days are imported from the Far East, and most are pretty reliable. A double diaphram type with adjustable (electronic) flow control will give you good service. If you don't need all the air it produces at that particular time, you can adjust the pump by the control knob and you won't be straining or overworking the pump. I have several Masterpet 2004 double diaphram types that have been running constantly for almost three years, and have given no probs at all. Ask over the counter if they carry spares for the pump you want... especially the diaphrams which tend to give probs first. The output from the pump above will give you more than enough air... but the reserve will be there should you need it. One more point... Get the assistant to plug it in and let you listen to how noisy it is, and even connect an airstone to it if they have time. A noisy pump can be a pain in the rear, and will only get worse... not better. Cost... around thirty bucks. Where from... Any decent LFS. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo1 Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Don't buy Cosmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve slack Posted February 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 thanks guys but i meant 2 say 4 it 2 run around 10 tanks lol just a sponge filter or U/G in each can u get pumps big enuff 4 this amount of tanks? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachy Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 I think you can buy piston type pumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 thanks guys but i meant 2 say 4 it 2 run around 10 tanks lol just a sponge filter or U/G in each can u get pumps big enuff 4 this amount of tanks? I hope you know that I wore my fingers down to the knuckles typing that lot out.. :) A couple of the above might suit your needs if you adjust the outputs carefully, unless someone else can recommend a better type. There are several types of large pumps... both piston and diaphram types, but most are quite noisy, and they consume a lot of power. One that comes to mind is called "The Pump", and possibly a search online will find the details. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve slack Posted February 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 lol sorry peg thanks 4 the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve slack Posted February 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 hey does any one know wat lph i would need to run eventually 20 tanks with sponge or U/G filter in each? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 By the sound of it Steve, you have a bad case of the onset of MTS. As Bill suggests, get a big muvver, "the pump" or "halipai" (which I use) are a good choice Quieter than any small diaphragm pump and giving heaps more air than what you'll need for the moment. A bit of advise tho, when you buy and air-pump, get extra diaphragms at the same time for replacements. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve slack Posted February 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 thanks lol yea i think i do alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 How much are these pumps Alan? and were do you get them from? I wouldnt mind 1 or 2 for my fishroom. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve slack Posted February 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 who makes these pumps alan? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 You would both only need the one pump. These are real air movers. I run all of my outside tanks, 4 rooms, with one. Cost? start saving, they aren't cheap. You can get them from your LFS. Get a price and let me know, I may be able to wangle something for either or both of you. I bought mine second hand, and can't remember what I paid, sorry. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 The Pump is the one to go for. It's fairly expensive but well worth it for the quality. I had 32 tanks (7000L) running off one of these in my fishroom. One of the tanks was 900mm deep and it still had the pressure to get to the bottom of this tank even while driving the other 32... From memory the 40L/min is about $400. It will last well over 10 years and should be good for 100+ tanks. There are smaller cheaper ones available... I got mine second hand too, - about $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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