Michigan Cichlid Association

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Gorackk on March 17, 2016, 05:48:00 PM

Title: Fluidized sand filter
Post by: Gorackk on March 17, 2016, 05:48:00 PM

Has anyone tried to use a couple of air stones to fluidize the sand and not a pump? If so how did it work and what type of sand did you use to work the best?

Title: Re: Fluidized sand filter
Post by: Ron on March 18, 2016, 07:02:00 AM

I've never built one, but I've looked into it on numerous occasions. You need higher pressure to fluidize the sand than an air pump can provide. You need an actual water pump.

Title: Re: Fluidized sand filter
Post by: Gorackk on March 18, 2016, 08:44:37 AM

Seems that way i think ive found a set up for what im looking to do thanks.