what air pump to buy.

[Peacockbass]

I am looking to install a central air system in the fish room. I plan on constructing a pvc loop. what size pipe should i use? I will need roughly 30 air outlets. With that said what pump should i purchase. I have been researching it and there are so many options. Also what is the best way to connect the pump to the pvc? Any suggestions are greaty accepted. the 2 outlet pumps i am running now say 3 watt max on them so i am hoping the central pump will not use more energy them all them added together. I know i will clean up the area alittle with out having all those pumps plugged in.

 

[fischfan13]

There are currently two great posts going on at ECC about BOTH of these subjects.
The person who, IMO, is the foremost authority on building fishrooms is John @ Jehmco.com . He is currently helping me with mine...along with someone else you might know...

The pump?
Check out the pump that I will be buying...sounds like what you need.

Size of PVC?
Sounds like 1"...but then I am learning from these threads myself.


http://forums.eastcoastcichlids.org/showthread.php?t=5163

http://forums.eastcoastcichlids.org/showthread.php?t=4879

 

[mab]

Lots of us in CCA have already done this in our fishrooms. I'm in Reston if you want to come that far to see a setup; however, I'm sure their are folks closer to you that have done the same and might be willing to show you how they built their air systems.

BTW: JEHMCO provides the hookup to connect the pump to the PVC when you purchase a pump.

Michael

 

[cabinetmkr39]

AV -50

 

[Billy Rocket]

AV -50

+1 on AV-50

1 inch PVC

 

[bschuhart]

AV-50 ise no longer distributed by Dolphin (Won Bros) However the Supreme AP-40 is the exact same pump, but the price went up to $105.00 according to Ken at Ken's Fish.

+1 on AV-50

1 inch PVC

 

[minifoot77]

i use the ap-100 and you are more than welcome to come look at our angels and set up too

 

[RIFT_LAKES_RULE]

Which air pump did you decide to go with and how do you like it? I'm seriously considering plumbing my fishroom for one large air pump.

 

[minifoot77]

you can't beat the ap- 100

 

[Peacockbass]

I have not purchased on yet. got side tracked with my new 265 gal tank. but i will let you know when i get one up and running