Pump-less Bubble System

[Andrew G]

Are you talking about something like this?


Hydor Ario Turbo Aquarium Aerators

An exclusive new concept in aquarium air pumps. Unlike other air pumps, the Ario is an in-tank aerator. Place it discreetly under gravel at the bottom of your tank, and enjoy an adjustable stream of bubbles. You hear nothing but the soothing sound of air bubbles, and your fish will appreciate the extra aeration. Air is pulled down through a length of tubing (included) and then emitted through a foam diffuser on the top of the pump.

Each pump is very small and can be positioned in the gravel behind plants and ornaments to hide it from view. Cleaning and maintenance is quick and simple, with no rubber parts to wear out quickly. Please note that these pumps are for aeration of your tank only. They do not have any output tubes to hook up additional airstones or action ornaments. 115 V, 60 Hz operation only--for indoor use only.

Includes: Air control valve, air intake tube, filter sponge, suction cups, spiral cord/airline connector, and mounting base (for Ario 2 only).

Here are some shopping links.
<a href="http/www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753019" target="_blank">http/www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753019</a>
<a href="http/www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753010" target="_blank">http/www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753010</a>

THAT's IT. Finally someone found the product that I was talking about.
I knew I wasn't going crazy.

Thanks

 

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So it really was the hydor powerhead w/venturis like Tolak said. Let us know how quiet it really is if you get one.

 

[Colin_T]

that's totally bizarre, but in a cool way

 

[Tolak]

In the pet store you have to stand in front of those colored ones to block your kid's view or you'll end up with a disco in your tank

Seriously, hey Tolak, what is a "linear" pump?

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I'm running an AL-60P, it's maxxed out with an 80 coming in next week. A 6 or 15 will take care of several smaller tanks, or one large one. If you look at the db rating for these and the small buzz boxes it is about the same, the linears have more of a dull hum than a sharp buzz. My fishroom is under my son's bedroom, the bubbling is louder than the pump itself. The bath exhaust fan for venting the room is louder than the pump.

As long as I don't go opening up valves boiling water out of tanks when he's sleeping the noise is minimal.

 

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Thanks so much Tolak! Never heard of these, so very interesting.

I guess its hard to judge the noise of a product without hearing it in real life, unless perhaps one had access to full frequency db graphs, which of course never happens. So for a subjective example would you say an Alita AL6A would seem quieter than a Tetra Whisper 60 (on the remote chance you've heard one.)? The Alita is definately a significant step up in money!

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