air pump question

[Pipedreamer86]

I have a tetra whisper air pump that i have a few bubble curtains hooked too in my 150 g aquarium. While bubble curtains are aesthetically pleasing, i feel like they just dont move enough water. I went to a few shops and didnt find anything other than various bubblers. My question is, is there anything that you can attach to an air pump that acts like a powerhead, just blowing into the tank causing real current?

 

[Pipedreamer86]

I also looked into attaching a sponge filter. Would that create a steady current?

 

[calfishguy]

The only thing I can think of is a very large round air stone and more than one of them at different ends of the tank.

 

[Pipedreamer86]

Yeah thats kinda what i thought :-\ but was hoping someone would chime in with some kind of power head idea even if it was diy. Esp since its a higher rated air pump. It seems like there should be some kind of attachment that would just blow into the tank to circulate water

 

[calfishguy]

Yeah it would be nice but they would have to be high pressure and higher volume to do that.

 

[Pipedreamer86]

Anyone else have any great ideas for circulation with an air pump?

 

[aqua_chem]

Is there a reason you are adverse to getting a circulation pump like one of the Koralia Nanos.

 

[Pipedreamer86]

Im not really adverse, i just was looking to make some use of the equipment i already had. If i have to buy new i will,

 

[Pipedreamer86]

I was just wondering if anyone had any neat diy ideas.

 

[aqua_chem]

Unfortunately, air pumps are usually good for at best a gentle, local flow. Depending on your nest up, a powerhead might be your best option.

 

[Pipedreamer86]

What size powerhead would be best for a 150g aquarium? Those nanos look a little on the small side.

 

[Majbarsalona]

Just a thought: imagine almost like an under water wind mill and its powered by an air pump spinning the fan

 

[Pipedreamer86]

That is the kind of thing i was talking about. I cant believe somwthing doesnt already exist.

 

[Sambo7475]

I've seen the underwater mill before. Looked like this:
Villa Design Aquarium Fish Tank Decor

Of course I saw it in a Chinese restaurant, with about 15 fancy golds in a 30 or so gallon aquarium

 

[Majbarsalona]

That is the kind of thing i was talking about. I cant believe somwthing doesnt already exist.

Well I guess the next step is DIY