S sk8zeroatskewl Feeder Fish MFK Member Jul 25, 2009 126 0 0 Nebraska Oct 13, 2009 #1 in my 246 gallon tank i want a nice air flow rate i am going with an fx5 for filtration and its a plywood tank 36" deep what should i use for an air pump or airstones or waht have you???/
in my 246 gallon tank i want a nice air flow rate i am going with an fx5 for filtration and its a plywood tank 36" deep what should i use for an air pump or airstones or waht have you???/
N Noto Feeder Fish MFK Member Nov 18, 2008 2,536 3 0 The South Oct 13, 2009 #2 The Whisper deep-water pump (http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/3532/Tetra-Whisper-Deep-Water-Air-Pump) is supposed to be good, and comes with a warranty. I don't think the airstone variety matters too much. I like the disc-style ones.
The Whisper deep-water pump (http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/3532/Tetra-Whisper-Deep-Water-Air-Pump) is supposed to be good, and comes with a warranty. I don't think the airstone variety matters too much. I like the disc-style ones.
nfored Fire Eel MFK Member Apr 4, 2008 2,597 14 68 Missouri Oct 15, 2009 #3 I think the only time you need to worry about the stone, is when your using it for CO2 and need super fine bubbles.
I think the only time you need to worry about the stone, is when your using it for CO2 and need super fine bubbles.
B Bassinkorea Feeder Fish MFK Member Jul 7, 2008 631 3 0 50 South Korea Oct 15, 2009 #4 I use this air curtain http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/3520/AZOO-Air-Curtains in the 48" length and it gives a great effect. I use this pump which I bought locally in Korea which has a double outlet.
I use this air curtain http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/3520/AZOO-Air-Curtains in the 48" length and it gives a great effect. I use this pump which I bought locally in Korea which has a double outlet.