Best air pumps

hey RIU was wondering what pumps are you guys running for dwc? I was looking at purchasing either getting a eco plus 5 or vivoson. Or does anyone else have a better suggestion I’m open to suggestions.

Midwestsmoker419 said:

hey RIU was wondering what pumps are you guys running for dwc? I was looking at purchasing either getting a eco plus 5 or vivoson. Or does anyone else have a better suggestion I’m open to suggestions.

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Build waterfalls in to each bucket site. Dwc or rdwc?

I am going in dwc. So get a water pump and go waterfall way you suggest?

Are you connecting buckets or are they all stand alone by themselves?

i will be running the pump to four 17 gallon totes..maybe five if I decide to add a rez tank or would you suggest each tote their own pump? I had figured it would be less energy as well as less work/lines feeding air from one pump

I like the Active Aqua pumps because they are quiet

I seen those but didn’t think it would be big enough to use

I suggest a reservoir and a manifold to each bucket using 1 pump. They create heat. You'll need a chiller for best results.

https://www.rollitup.org/t/i-gotta-lose-the-air-pumps-how-plus-my-awesome-mini-dwc.960807/page-2#post-14251659

As for air pumps, In MY OPINION aren't needed whatsoever. They're loud and annoying. This setup has proven to me they aren't vital and that waterfalls and a constant quick movement of the water is more than enough to Max out dissolved oxygen.

Airwalker16 if you could pm me I have a few questions for you

If you are wanting waterfalls with no air pumps you will be looking at large plumbing (2" +) and a lot of $$ on fittings etc. Avoid UniSeals if at all possible. Yes they kinda work but suck compared to bulk heads.

As for air pumps, the king is the 4 outlet pump sold by General Hydroponic. Hands down the most powerful and efficient on the market. Run 4 buckets per pump and your in business.
I like a hybrid approach. Small pump recirculating water to the buckets with air pumping from below

70's natureboy said:

I like the Active Aqua pumps because they are quiet

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they are quiet, but there is no need for them. Waterfalls are the ticket, don't add CO2 (changes pH) and no funky stones .

OP, if you are only running 4 buckets you can cobble together something like this. I use 2 separate rezes due to separate tents, but easily modified for 4 buckets on one tent

hth