Air Compressor for Aquarium

For a full and competent content of fish in a home aquarium, an air compressor is just necessary for you. It is designed to aerate the water, that is, enrich it with oxygen. Fish oxygen released by aquatic plants is not enough, because they need an additional source of life-giving gas.

Varieties of air compressors for the aquarium

All aeration devices are divided into membrane and piston. The air membrane electric compressor for the aquarium is more economical in electricity consumption and can be connected simultaneously to several aquariums. He has been able to work without fail for many years. However, its main disadvantage is the strong noise emitted during the work.

The piston compressor is much quieter, but it costs an order of magnitude more. But you can safely work or sleep in a room where such a filter works, without being distracted by noise from vibration.

If none of the options suits you, of course, you can try to make a homemade air compressor for the aquarium . However, you need to have certain skills to do this so that your compressor does not cause a short circuit from water ingress.

Choose an air compressor for an aquarium

When approaching the question of buying, you need to pay attention to such parameters as power and versatility. The power of the device should go with a margin, especially if the compressor is located at a distance from the aquarium and is connected to it by a long hose. Approximately, the calculation of the power is as follows: for each liter of water in the aquarium, a capacity of 0.5 l / h is required.

It is very economical if the compressor acts simultaneously as a filter, that is, the two functions are combined in the device. In this case we are talking about a pump for an aquarium. The combination of aeration and filtration functions in one unit is very convenient, that it is not outside, but immersed in water, you will get rid of noise.

If to speak about concrete manufacturers of compressors for an aquarium, it is possible to allocate the following from them:

• MEBNER - two-channel and almost noiseless device with a power regulator;
• CHEGO - a powerful compressor (can produce a jet of 2 meters in height) with a smooth power adjustment;
• EHEIM - the quietest device, the kit includes good sprayers and a proprietary hose;
• Ferplast - not much inferior to equipment from EHEIM, but its cost is an order of magnitude smaller.