ScandiDefense Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 (edited) Hi guys. Its been a while since my last posting here. I will be moving soon. Maybe in a couple of months. I am gonna finally have my own fish room! I am gonna start small though. Just 8 tanks (15 gallons each). My question is what type of air pump should i get for all 8 tanks. Because i plan on using 1 air pump for all tanks (just like what zenzo taught in his video). What are the exact specs that i should be looking for in an air pump. Thanks a million guys! Cant wait to actually set up my own fish room!!! Edited April 5, 2023 by ScandiDefense 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 (edited) If that's really all you are going to provide air to, you could probably get away with this... But if, down the road, you want to add tanks, I recommend this, which runs all of my fishroom... Edited April 5, 2023 by Fish Folk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScandiDefense Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 On 4/6/2023 at 4:43 AM, Fish Folk said: If that's really all you are going to provide air to, you could probably get away with this... But if, down the road, you want to add tanks, I recommend this, which runs all of my fishroom... Thank you so much for the info!!!! Btw out of curiosity how many tanks can AP-20 SKU cater to? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 On 4/5/2023 at 11:40 PM, ScandiDefense said: Thank you so much for the info!!!! Btw out of curiosity how many tanks can AP-20 SKU cater to? I’ve got 17 tanks with 2x sponge filters each — 2x 55 gal, 1x 40 breeder, 1x 33 gal long, 1x 29 tall, 1x 20 tall, 4x 20 long, 4x 10 gal, 2x 5.5 gal, 1x 2.5 gal… plus loads of jugs and tubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScandiDefense Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 On 4/6/2023 at 6:37 PM, Fish Folk said: I’ve got 17 tanks with 2x sponge filters each — 2x 55 gal, 1x 40 breeder, 1x 33 gal long, 1x 29 tall, 1x 20 tall, 4x 20 long, 4x 10 gal, 2x 5.5 gal, 1x 2.5 gal… plus loads of jugs and tubs. Wow! That is an impressive list of tanks!!! Your fish room must be specatacular sight to behold!!! One final question, what is gonna happen if lets say ap-20sku is used for 8 x 15 gallons? Would the airpump blow away all the water in the tanks? LOL! (That's what my wife said to me yesterday...) Are there any built in valves on the pump to reduce air flow to cater to less tanks? Something like low flow, medium flow and max flow switch... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) All you do is run lines through Aquarium CoOp metal valves. That will regulate flow for each line… But if you’re running far less than your pump supplies, make sure you have a “bleeder line” so air pressure can vent out a bit. On the other hand, if you’re trying to conserve pressure, just fold airline over between unused outputs… It is always advisable to have check valves on all air lines as well… You normally see air pumps placed up on a shelf _above_ all tanks. This prevents water flow-back into the unit in the event of a power outage. I run mine in long airlines through the ceiling, so that accomplishes the same thing. By the way, the black ACO airline is wonderful. There’s nothing like it. Most serious fish rooms run air to a sealed PVC loop, with drilled holes and lines dropped down straight to tanks. Because I am in several rooms, that was just too much for my setup. Here’s an impromptu tour of my little fish room, focusing on air lines, etc. This might bring up a load of questions unrelated to your post. Feel free to PM me anytime… Edited April 8, 2023 by Fish Folk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyGenusCaps Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 On 4/8/2023 at 6:15 AM, Fish Folk said: Here’s an impromptu tour of my little fish room, focusing on air lines, etc. What timing! I'll be setting up a couple tanks further from my central PVC air line and I was concerned about having to extend the PVC, but now I might test to see if I can meet my needs for those two tanks with just running airline out there. Thanks for posting the video! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying fox 6523 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 On 4/6/2023 at 6:37 AM, Fish Folk said: I’ve got 17 tanks with 2x sponge filters each — 2x 55 gal, 1x 40 breeder, 1x 33 gal long, 1x 29 tall, 1x 20 tall, 4x 20 long, 4x 10 gal, 2x 5.5 gal, 1x 2.5 gal… plus loads of jugs and tubs. "jugs and tubs." what is in the jugs ? hopefully not fish, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying fox 6523 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 On 4/8/2023 at 7:15 AM, Fish Folk said: All you do is run lines through Aquarium CoOp metal valves. That will regulate flow for each line… But if you’re running far less than your pump supplies, make sure you have a “bleeder line” so air pressure can vent out a bit. On the other hand, if you’re trying to conserve pressure, just fold airline over between unused outputs… It is always advisable to have check valves on all air lines as well… You normally see air pumps placed up on a shelf _above_ all tanks. This prevents water flow-back into the unit in the event of a power outage. I run mine in long airlines through the ceiling, so that accomplishes the same thing. By the way, the black ACO airline is wonderful. There’s nothing like it. Most serious fish rooms run air to a sealed PVC loop, with drilled holes and lines dropped down straight to tanks. Because I am in several rooms, that was just too much for my setup. Here’s an impromptu tour of my little fish room, focusing on air lines, etc. This might bring up a load of questions unrelated to your post. Feel free to PM me anytime… Good lord have mercy, with all the air hoses & valves you have all over the place you'd be all over the place trying to readjust them if anything went bad. I'd be finding me a larger room to put them all so you wouldn't be all over the place, that's about mind boggling, how do you keep up with it all ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 On 4/9/2023 at 9:50 AM, Flying fox 6523 said: Good lord have mercy, with all the air hoses & valves you have all over the place you'd be all over the place trying to readjust them if anything went bad. I'd be finding me a larger room to put them all so you wouldn't be all over the place, that's about mind boggling, how do you keep up with it all ? I never have to worry about it! On 4/9/2023 at 9:38 AM, Flying fox 6523 said: "jugs and tubs." what is in the jugs ? hopefully not fish, Baby fish fry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying fox 6523 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 On 4/9/2023 at 9:56 AM, Fish Folk said: I never have to worry about it! Baby fish fry! Oh, I was thinking some adults or something but fry in a jug isn't bad to grow up in. I need to ask you a question that you can help me on, if I was to set up a rock bed in the tank for the shiners, would they be safe from the Cory's or would I have to take the Cory's out ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 On 4/9/2023 at 11:46 AM, Flying fox 6523 said: Oh, I was thinking some adults or something but fry in a jug isn't bad to grow up in. I need to ask you a question that you can help me on, if I was to set up a rock bed in the tank for the shiners, would they be safe from the Cory's or would I have to take the Cory's out ? I think Corydoras and Shiners can get along fine. Just remember that Shiners like it cool (60-70°-F). They can survive a tad warmer… but might struggle without exceptional aeration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying fox 6523 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 On 4/9/2023 at 2:06 PM, Fish Folk said: I think Corydoras and Shiners can get along fine. Just remember that Shiners like it cool (60-70°-F). They can survive a tad warmer… but might struggle without exceptional aeration. I have plenty of aeration. I have a 300 gph air pump for the ugf I have 2- 100 gph hob's, & a 320 gph power head for dead spots I have been hearing they like a good flow, is that true ? On 4/9/2023 at 2:06 PM, Fish Folk said: I think Corydoras and Shiners can get along fine. Just remember that Shiners like it cool (60-70°-F). They can survive a tad warmer… but might struggle without exceptional aeration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 On 4/9/2023 at 6:13 PM, Flying fox 6523 said: I have been hearing they like a good flow, is that true ? Yes they do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying fox 6523 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 On 4/9/2023 at 6:39 PM, Fish Folk said: Yes they do! Then with everything I have in the tank should what they like I just have some minor adjustments to do & it'll be ready. On 4/9/2023 at 6:39 PM, Fish Folk said: Yes they do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScandiDefense Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 4/8/2023 at 7:15 PM, Fish Folk said: All you do is run lines through Aquarium CoOp metal valves. That will regulate flow for each line… But if you’re running far less than your pump supplies, make sure you have a “bleeder line” so air pressure can vent out a bit. On the other hand, if you’re trying to conserve pressure, just fold airline over between unused outputs… It is always advisable to have check valves on all air lines as well… You normally see air pumps placed up on a shelf _above_ all tanks. This prevents water flow-back into the unit in the event of a power outage. I run mine in long airlines through the ceiling, so that accomplishes the same thing. By the way, the black ACO airline is wonderful. There’s nothing like it. Most serious fish rooms run air to a sealed PVC loop, with drilled holes and lines dropped down straight to tanks. Because I am in several rooms, that was just too much for my setup. Here’s an impromptu tour of my little fish room, focusing on air lines, etc. This might bring up a load of questions unrelated to your post. Feel free to PM me anytime… Thanks a million!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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