airstone benefits??

[GodFan]

One big question is what kind of fish do you have? Certain fish are fine without an airstone and just a filter. However some need more oxygen and therefore an airstone or powerhead.

 

[fishboy87]

Well I have a 55 gallon with three blood parrots... I am keeping my air pump going...(never taking it out) And I even got a battery back as well... Just in case of a power outage... I advice everyone to get one....I was going to put a picture up of my battery back up but my pic is not loading.... I did however post the pic on my thread titled, how to prepare( reffering to a power outage).... You can see the pic there...

 

[GodFan]

Ok I know nothing about cichlids really but with only 3 I imagine you could do without if you wanted but ypou could also just get a better quieter air pump.

 

[Chriznat20]

I know this might be an out of box idea...but Ive had my bubble wall & pump on a 7-day timer for about 10 years. Be sure to use a anti-flowback valve (about $3). It comes on at 8am and goes off at 9pm. That way it doesnt bug me at night when I sleep, because although the pump isnt loud the humming will keep me awake (light sleeper).

So yeah, try a timer.

 

[dudeofrude]

Can anyone suggest a good quiet airpump??

 

[Convict2161]

Can anyone suggest a good quiet airpump??

I say good luck. They all make noise. Some more then others. There was a thread here about how to quiet them down. I'm just use to mine. A Rena 300 it has a hum to it but... It is what it is, for me anyway. It's not over powering or anything.

 

[Fishguy2727]

My Azoo 9500 is quieter than the bubbles it creates. It is 18" from my bed, can't hear it at all.

 

[molly100a]

I have Rena Air Pumps because they are quiet, you can't even hear it. check it out. The others I've tried I ended up throwing them out, Rena is the best. Good Luck hope this helps

 

[dudeofrude]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm getting used to it now but i still have it on really low so its quieter.