Bubbler Question

[Velksfish]

My wife currently purchased a clam bubbler. Its one that builds up pressure then opens and releases the bubbles. Is there a way to minimize how often it opens or how much pressure it releases?
I have the air pump turned pretty much all the way down. I just think it releases to often and to much at once.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

You can put an air valve on it to adjust the air going into it but thats it

 

[Velksfish]

You can put an air valve on it to adjust the air going into it but thats it

won't it still build up the same amout of pressure? it may just take longer?

 

[Andrew McFadden]

won't it still build up the same amout of pressure? it may just take longer?

Yep that's why I said it's about all you can do

 

[Velksfish]

Yep that's why I said it's about all you can do

ok, thanks, was just checking. I read somewhere that you can put something in the back to prop it open a little and this will help too. Ever heard of this?

 

[Andrew McFadden]

ok, thanks, was just checking. I read somewhere that you can put something in the back to prop it open a little and this will help too. Ever heard of this?

Nope, it sound like it worth a try

 

[Velksfish]

Nope, it sound like it worth a try

ok now just figure out something to prop it open with

 

[Ian086]

ok now just figure out something to prop it open with

I'd go with what Andrew said an air valve or a gang valve. That's what I have on my bubbler. If it's a quite powerful pump, I would use a 3-4 gang valve. You can release more air and it stops constricting the pump....

 

[Velksfish]

I decided to take a small piece of tubing I had and wedge the top of the clam open. Now it is just a open bubbler. I like it a lot better. There isn't a big bubble causing a big wave anymore. And the tetra's and danio's seem to like it better because they are playing in the bubbles.

 

[Velksfish]

Do I need to have my bubbler on a timer or is ok to run all the time???

 

[Andrew McFadden]

It can run none stop if ya want it too, you don't really need it. Its only there for looks

 

[Convict2161]

I say tell the wife it won't work in the tank and return it. My wife loves bubblers also and I lost the fight but not the battle. It umm.... Broke. Anyway. If your gonna do it take Andy's advice.

 

[Taiken5968]

You can o to Walmart, and buy a valve that you can restrict the airflow.

Or you can do the cheap way and tie a few knots in your air line.

 

[Velksfish]

I say tell the wife it won't work in the tank and return it. My wife loves bubblers also and I lost the fight but not the battle. It umm.... Broke. Anyway. If your gonna do it take Andy's advice.

I propped it open so now i'm fine with it in the tank.

 

[Convict2161]

I propped it open so now i'm fine with it in the tank.

Good job

 

[Ian086]

Do I need to have my bubbler on a timer or is ok to run all the time???

As Andy said. I switch mine off at night. All my equipment is on remote control, so no hassle.....