too much air?

[bsr8129]

im not sure if there is such a thing as too much air, but i might have found it,. New air pump, pumping 2900 cu in/min currently have 5 variuos types of airstones going. Not sure how much the fish like the raging waters since it was completly calm for the last 2 weeks with no air pump.

 

[DoDad]

There's no problem there.
My fish even swim through the bubbles.

 

[jason081180]

it sure makes a lot of foam. i think i would take one out and put it in the filter if there isn't one already.

 

[koikeepr]

Do you have a ball valve or manifold on your air pump? You could dial things back a bit then if you wanted to.

 

[bsr8129]

currently just using the 12 vavle manifold that was supplied with the pump, with 8 of them pluged.

 

[drew05]

What brand and model air pump did u get?

 

[koikeepr]

ah, you have one of them plastic manifolds with no little spigots. Well, those are practically useless. You need to buy one of them little manifolds. I am assuming you've got a 3/4 outlet on your pump to start, so this is the one you need to buy:

http://wonbrothers.us/air-pumps/12-outlet-18-outlet-distribution-manifold.html

You can close each little individual spigot or open it just as much as you want. This way you can control all your air distribution.

 

[DoDad]

Just remember when you throttle a air pump back your putting excessive back pressure on the pump.

 

[koikeepr]

good point. I always leave one of the little spigots open as a relief valve. Of course, it is always best to buy a pump with the right power for your needs.

 

[koiguy1969]

your fish will appreciate the water movement...buy the manifold and a 1" stone for the bottom of your filter.. alltho its looks like oxygen levels in the water isnt going to be an issue for you

 

[drew05]

How much oxygen is needed for 2000 gallons?

 

[DoDad]

Maybe this will help.

 

[bsr8129]

I bought a pond master Ap-40 which is approx 40l/m so according to Dodad's table im right on the button for right amount.

The outlet is 5/8 so finding a manifold hasnt been easy. I figured if i did get one and restricted the air flow it would put added pressure back on the pump.

I guess i can use all 12 outlets and just use 12 air stones placed stregitcally around the perimeter and a few along the inside.

 

[koikeepr]

you don't need to use them all. you can just open a few to relieve the pump.

 

[bsr8129]

ya i removed one of the air lines leave one open, and it clamed it significantly, but where is the fun in that, i think i can get creative and use some flexible air tubing and get a nice row of bubbles across the pond, This was just the first day and using what i already had.