Micro and nano bubble tank treatment

[Hyde2406]

Thank you Cruz_Arias. Salinity drop wasn't so bad a few weeks ago just can't figure out what I did. Who knows it's fixed now 1.025 ...... No one worse for wear

 

[Tsev03]

How often do u change the air stone?

 

[Abhishek]

Well you don't need to change it unless its broken or a manufacturing defect.Even if you do need to, its just soo dang cheap.

Regards,
Abhishek

 

[Cruz_Arias]

How often do u change the air stone?

We have noticed from using this method, the wooden air stone typically lasts approximately 3 months due to the wood decomposition in saltwater... after all, it is organic.

We use the Oceanic or Sanders wooden air diffusers because these are typically made of a harder wood than the LEEs

 

[Tsev03]

We have noticed from using this method, the wooden air stone typically lasts approximately 3 months due to the wood decomposition in saltwater... after all, it is organic.

We use the Oceanic or Sanders wooden air diffusers because these are typically made of a harder wood than the LEEs

Thank u i just started using Lee's last night. Just wanted an idea of how often they need changed. I'll have to get a better brand next time.

 

[czhao1009]

I wanted to give this a try, but so far I've only seen setups with a sump.
Is it possible to achieve similar results without a sump?

 

[rockstarta78]

I'm really interested in doing this. Where can I get good instructions as to how to set this up. Any help would be really appreciated.

 

[Hyde2406]

I'm really interested in doing this. Where can I get good instructions as to how to set this up. Any help would be really appreciated.

If you start at the beginning there are different methods but a basic Lee's air stone held down with a pvc plumbing t in the same section as my return pump over night is my method

 

[rockstarta78]

If you start at the beginning there are different methods but a basic Lee's air stone held down with a pvc plumbing t in the same section as my return pump over night is my method

Thank you. I see some people use check valve. Why do I need that? Or better yet do I need to adjust the flow? I'm planning on putting the air stone in front of the return pump (I think that's the convention).

Is this the right air stone?

https://www.amazon.com/Lees-2-Inch-Wooden-Diffuser-2-Pack/dp/B0002APUP8

 

[rockstarta78]

Yes, this is all we use.
Air pump
Check valve
Air line valve
Air line tubing
Wooden air stone

Just the typical way to hook up an air pump.

So where do we put the air check valve and the needle valve?

 

[Hyde2406]

I think it's supposed to increase pressure and reduce the size of the bubbles, but I get results with what I have. I don't know where the check valve goes. But yes that is the correct air stone

 

[Cruz_Arias]

So where do we put the air check valve and the needle valve?

The check valve is just a precaution.

The needle valve is the airline valve typically between the air pump (located in a fresh air location... not on the floor or in the sump) and the air stone...

 

[Cruz_Arias]

Thank you. I see some people use check valve. Why do I need that? Or better yet do I need to adjust the flow? I'm planning on putting the air stone in front of the return pump (I think that's the convention).

Is this the right air stone?

https://www.amazon.com/Lees-2-Inch-Wooden-Diffuser-2-Pack/dp/B0002APUP8

We use the harder wood one by Oceanic... lasts a bit longer as well.

 

[Cruz_Arias]

I wanted to give this a try, but so far I've only seen setups with a sump.
Is it possible to achieve similar results without a sump?

Yes, but you'd need to reduce the air flow considerably.

Just an airline an air pump and an airline valve is all you need for a sumpless system.

We're working on creating a diagram for this method which works just as well.

 

[czhao1009]

Yes, but you'd need to reduce the air flow considerably.

Just an airline an air pump and an airline valve is all you need for a sumpless system.

We're working on creating a diagram for this method which works just as well.

Thank you Cruz, looking forward for that!

 

[rockstarta78]

Thank you. Where do I put the needle and the check valve?

 

[rob.makowski]

The Tetra Deep Water Versions or the Coralife Luft Pump is what we typically suggest. Or even the Tom's Aqualifter Pump.
We control the air volume with an airline valve...

Would this work as an air pump? https://www.amazon.com/EcoPlus-728450-Single-Outlet-Commercial/dp/B002JLJC0W?th=1 It's only 2.9 PSI.

The next step up is the EcoPlus 3, which is 3.8 psi. https://www.amazon.com/EcoPlus-728455-Single-Outlet-Commercial/dp/B002JLCDHQ

I can't get find a PSI rating for the Tetra AP150 or AP300, and the coralife pumps are more money, and are probably made in the same factory.

 

[Cruz_Arias]

Would this work as an air pump? https://www.amazon.com/EcoPlus-728450-Single-Outlet-Commercial/dp/B002JLJC0W?th=1 It's only 2.9 PSI.

The next step up is the EcoPlus 3, which is 3.8 psi. https://www.amazon.com/EcoPlus-728455-Single-Outlet-Commercial/dp/B002JLCDHQ

I can't get find a PSI rating for the Tetra AP150 or AP300, and the coralife pumps are more money, and are probably made in the same factory.

Try using an Aqualifter Pump. Tom's Aquatics.

 

[Cruz_Arias]

Thank you. Where do I put the needle and the check valve?

The air line valve put between the air pump and the wooden air diffuser.

Place the check valve between the air line valve and the wooden air diffuser.

 

[rob.makowski]

Try using an Aqualifter Pump. Tom's Aquatics.

I guess I'm confused. I thought we were looking for a psi range, and isn't the aqua lifter for water, and not an air pump?

I have everything but a suitable pump.