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CNgo2006 Shrimp Master

CNgo2006

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Hey guys,

I saw this interesting video and thought I would share for those of you who use moving bed media in your sumps etc...Instead of using an air pump to run it you can do some DIY and make use of the venturi system to move the media. Can also be used to provide oxygen to the tanks/racks without the power consumption of an air pump. I think with a little thinking this can be used in many different situations where air is required.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhpgLj69FPg

Cheers Chi.

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Venturi's are fantastic if you have the flow to make them work and set them up right, how ever you would never do it inside the noise would drive you to drink (more)

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Venturi's are fantastic if you have the flow to make them work and set them up right' date=' how ever you would never do it inside the noise would drive you to drink (more)

Bob[/quote']

LOL...I was thinking a fishroom as long as it's not in your bedroom, lounge etc...I have a loud ass air pump but because it's in an isolated room it is all good!

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There is more noise coming from the bubbles popping than coming from my air pump.

I don't know if this has been tested but I'm pretty sure that my air pump which uses 15W is capable of moving more water via the use of sponge filters, vertical pipes etc than any 15W water pump so the idea of using the venturi to save power is flawed in my opinion.

I think that you could set up an EXTREMELY power efficient fish room with an air pump and a bit of engineering. It just wouldn't be the most peaceful place.

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There is more noise coming from the bubbles popping than coming from my air pump.

I don't know if this has been tested but I'm pretty sure that my air pump which uses 15W is capable of moving more water via the use of sponge filters' date=' vertical pipes etc than any 15W water pump so the idea of using the venturi to save power is flawed in my opinion.

I think that you could set up an EXTREMELY power efficient fish room with an air pump and a bit of engineering. It just wouldn't be the most peaceful place.[/quote']

I water pump is not used it is just an overflow with the extra hose that allows it to suck air...the pump in that video is used to return the water to the tank not part of the venturi

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I water pump is not used it is just an overflow with the extra hose that allows it to suck air...the pump in that video is used to return the water to the tank not part of the venturi

Ahh I get ya.

Watched the video with the tv in the background so couldn't hear anything he was saying and skipped around a bit.

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