FredThompson
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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We're seeking advice/guidance to build an aeration system for sealed buckets (aquaponics, not fish) which are used outdoors. I'm asking here because there is a good group of knowledgeable, helpful people here.
We have 30 sealed buckets which are outdoors and in need of aeration. Individual air pumps aren't economical which drives us to a manifold system.
Our current idea is a 1/2-inch drip irrigation tubing "spine" with 1/4-inch drop irrigation "branches" so each bucket has its own line. (check valved, air stones, rate/cutoff regulators yes, of course.)
The biggest current questions:
30 buckets x 4 gallons of water each = 120 gallons of water, max. Let's round that up to 150 gallons. What size pump should we use and which suppliers are reliable?
We tested 1/4-inch drip irrigation barbs through 1/16-inch holes to join the 1/2-inch spine to 1/4 inch branches. There don't appear to be air leaks but it seems sloppy and creates a LOT of places for potential leaks. Are there reliable suppliers for 1/2, 1/2, 1/4-inch tee connectors for aquarium air tubing?
The system is made using a mix of drip irrigation and aquarium components. Aquarium air tubing connectors are used in some places so the system can be disassembled easily for cleaning.
Any advice is appreciated.
We have 30 sealed buckets which are outdoors and in need of aeration. Individual air pumps aren't economical which drives us to a manifold system.
Our current idea is a 1/2-inch drip irrigation tubing "spine" with 1/4-inch drop irrigation "branches" so each bucket has its own line. (check valved, air stones, rate/cutoff regulators yes, of course.)
The biggest current questions:
30 buckets x 4 gallons of water each = 120 gallons of water, max. Let's round that up to 150 gallons. What size pump should we use and which suppliers are reliable?
We tested 1/4-inch drip irrigation barbs through 1/16-inch holes to join the 1/2-inch spine to 1/4 inch branches. There don't appear to be air leaks but it seems sloppy and creates a LOT of places for potential leaks. Are there reliable suppliers for 1/2, 1/2, 1/4-inch tee connectors for aquarium air tubing?
The system is made using a mix of drip irrigation and aquarium components. Aquarium air tubing connectors are used in some places so the system can be disassembled easily for cleaning.
Any advice is appreciated.
