kjivc Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 .Hi all I want to set up my fish room and I use a air pump which is common pressure 0.046mpa and out put 105l/min to run about 20+tanks just don't know what size of pvc pipes or any like black pipes to use. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lictoga Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 I use 20mm conduit to run my 30 L/m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaholic99 Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 If you want to retain pressure ( for deep depth tanks ) use PVC pipe. 40 or 50mm if you can afford it. If you have shallow tanks, it won't matter provided your pump has plenty of air volume. Air pumps have dramatically dropped in price so most people oversize air pumps. 19 or 25 mm poly pipe is most commonly used. Just make sure you release any back pressure to extend life of your pump diaphram. And have spares or a back up pump if this is your main filter for most tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjivc Posted November 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 thanks for your information just don't know how to make sure my release any back pressure ? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 You can use bleed valves, but I generally add extra air curtains to tanks to soak up excess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
