Too much air (k1)

[lnelms2]

A 160lpm air pump is a lot of air (and power draw) for a single pump/compressor even by pond standards. Can't tell what kind of pump it is but almost looks like a tiny air compressor.

Despite the deal you got, its probably a better idea to get a quality, more appropriately sized air pump whether its linear piston or diaphragm.

Depending on depth/pressure/diffusers a good 40lpm unit would most likely push more than enough for those tanks.

That's the plan. Here's the link for the one I have:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJ8P656/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_i3rsCb0G91R96

 

[JK47]

I was looking for your thread setting up that tank to see what pump you had and I remembered your air lines curving around your Ultima and I couldn't find it. I'm on Amazon looking at 16 valve manifolds and a different pump right now...

Those manifolds are made by Uxcell and come in different configurations. The air pump I used on that particular build is an Alita AL80. I use a manifold for most tanks though. Super convenient and clean


uxcell Aquarium 8 Way Inline Manifold Air Flow Pump Tubing Splitter Lever Control Valve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N444RUD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ETasCbDS0RAND

 

[JK47]

A 160lpm air pump is a lot of air (and power draw) for a single pump/compressor even by pond standards. Can't tell what kind of pump it is but almost looks like a tiny air compressor.

Despite the deal you got, its probably a better idea to get a quality, more appropriately sized air pump whether its linear piston or diaphragm.

Depending on depth/pressure/diffusers a good 40lpm unit would most likely push more than enough for those tanks.

Agreed, an AL40 would be perfect for this setup IMO

 

[lnelms2]

Agreed, an AL40 would be perfect for this setup IMO

AL40, more airline tubing, and manifold on the way. Thanks everyone! Prime says it'll be here Saturday.

 

[JK47]

AL40, more airline tubing, and manifold on the way. Thanks everyone! Prime says it'll be here Saturday.

Congrats on some quality gear! You won’t regret it. I have to put my hand in the Alita pumps to make sure they are running. Silence

 

[JK47]

I was looking for your thread setting up that tank to see what pump you had and I remembered your air lines curving around your Ultima and I couldn't find it. I'm on Amazon looking at 16 valve manifolds and a different pump right now...

Is this the one you were looking for? That’s the last setup I did wrapping an Ultima.

 

[lnelms2]

Is this the one you were looking for? That’s the last setup I did wrapping an Ultima.

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Yeah that's it! So clean!