Air pump suggestion

[belzebuth]

Air pump suggestion

I am currently running two Hagen Optima air pumps for my DIY Co-Counter Current air stone skimmer. One air pump is not enough for the bubble to rise to the top. Can any of you suggest a strong enough replacement ? I would like to run only one air pump instead of two.

Thank you

[sphelps]

This one big enough? (http://www.marinedepot.com/Coralife_Super_Luft_Pump_SL_65_Multiple_Outputs_Ad justable_Flow_Plug_In_Air_Pumps-Coralife-ES01656-FIARPIAFMO-ES01657-vi.html)

[belzebuth]

Thanks sphelps. Looks like it would do the trick, will try to locate one localy :biggrin:

[sphelps]

FYI it's pretty noisy, I wouldn't use it unless it's isolated away from your living space. You could also try a Rena Air 400 which is probably closer to two of what you're already using and would be quieter as it's still a diaphragm pump, the Coralife is a piston pump just like a compressor.

[mike31154]

I can vouch for the Rena Air 400, using one on my air diffuser skimmer, although my system & skimmer are a tad smaller than yours. It has two outlets, both controllable, I run it wide open & it's quiet. Using a single large self made basswood air diffuser and I run the two lines into one with air check valves.

[belzebuth]

Thank you,
The skimmer is located in the access room behind the tank, but I would rather keep it as quiet as possible. The rena air 400 might be the way to go