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Yah, it's kinda troublesome to experience that...maybe you might wanna switch to flippers instead of ceramic diffusors ?
Hi, would like to enquire on the currently available diffusors. Been getting those normal ones at LFS but they clog up too often and don't diffuse the bubbles well enough (bubbles dun spread well around the disc)
Saw the ADA diffusors in action before and was very impressed. Even just 1 bubble/sec yields wonderful diffusing. (super tiny bubbles!)
Are there others that are rated well and not so pricy like the ADA products?
Sorry if this thread should not be here
Studying the water chemistry and nutrients is a science.
Knowing what plants to get and how to use them is an art.
Aquascaping is a marriage of art and science, the logical and emotional.
-Calvin
Yah, it's kinda troublesome to experience that...maybe you might wanna switch to flippers instead of ceramic diffusors ?
Flippers, IMO, is not as effective as diffusors. I have poor results with flippers compared to diffusors.Originally Posted by Ah_ZhaN
the_r0ck, you can soak the clog diffusor in bleach solution to unclog the pores. After that, just soak the diffusor and rinse the diffusor thoroughly in warm water, that should get rid of the chlorine.
BC
I do that every week, but the bubbles become less fine after just a day or two. I borrowed an ADA diffusor before and it went on without problems for some weeks.
Used to think that my cleaning is not thorough enough, but it seems it's not the case. I soak it in hot water first, then use bleach solution, then soak it in warm water, then let it stay overnight in cool water. (I wash it at night after lights off)
Studying the water chemistry and nutrients is a science.
Knowing what plants to get and how to use them is an art.
Aquascaping is a marriage of art and science, the logical and emotional.
-Calvin
That's the problem with diffusors. I'm saving up to get an ADA one for my 2ft tank based on your report. It's really true that their ceramic disc is better then?
I currently use one by the brand of Kare, maybe you'd like to try it. Mine's an old model, there's another model I've seen at the 24h LFS at the c328 area. That one can't be taken apart, mine can be taken apart. However washing should be as easy for both.
I've seen the ADA ceramic disc diffusers in action as well at a LFS and was impressed with it's efficiency at creating fine bubbles. The setup I saw was at about 1bps and as Calvin stated, even then it was dispering very fine bubbles throughout the tank at a constant rate.
Toshi
Personally and not scientifically, I don't really believe that their ceramic is "anti-BBA"... its just a matter of time probably.... the cheaper ones does give out bigger bubbles after sometime. I remember someone mentioned identify the area and apply a drop of super glue on top...
Hi Billy,
I honestly have no clue whether their ceramic is anti-BBA or not (in either short or long periods). I only recently got into planted tanks so my experience, knowledge, and "word of mouth" information on different products is very limitedI can only comment on how well I saw the ceramic diffuser create finer bubbles.
Toshi
That is possible.... lol.... well isnt that what a diffuser is suppose to do... this taiwan folks better buck up....
You can consider those limewood airstone for the CO2 misting method. I got some of it today and will test it out.
Regards
Peter Gwee
ADA diffusers do get algae over time on them as do normal cheap ones. As for the bubble size, it does vary as well although probably much better in terms of QC. Its glass is stronger as compared to those cheap china/taiwan ones...I broke of a couple of those last time while trying to fix the tubing onto it.
Regards
Peter Gwee
Hi Peter, do you have a pic of limewood airstone for our referrence ?You can consider those limewood airstone for the CO2 misting method. I got some of it today and will test it out.
Regards
Peter Gwee
Do update us on it's performance....
cheers,
zhan
The Incongruous Slaughterer
Sorry to divert the thread.
Bro Ah_zhan your PM is full. Anyway the flipper dimensions are 20cm by 6cm.
PM me your email address, I'll forward the pics to u.
Looks like this...
Regards
Peter Gwee
I read that the pores of the limewood airstone will enlarge over time. But... hey... if the price is much cheaper that the ceramic ones, it might just worth it. (How much does it cost BTW?)You can consider those limewood airstone for the CO2 misting method. I got some of it today and will test it out.
Regards
Peter Gwee
Do let us know how it perform... ehh... even though I have stopped using CO2 altogether.
BC
Simon! I know you have used ADA Diffusors too. Post your review?
Hehe...I have one too. Finer? Well, maybe but there are some bigger ones as well. I know ADA products are now 20% off their normal prices at the moment till this or next month, Terence you might want to take the window of an opportunity to get it at a cheaper price now.
Regards
Peter Gwee
Last edited by PeterGwee; 24th Feb 2006 at 21:58.
Not sure about the pore enlargement issue but since Tom say its more consistent, operates with little back pressure, I'll just give it a try or just go back to my powerhead w/spraybar method. $3 each...maybe can be cheaper somewhere...not sure though.I read that the pores of the limewood airstone will enlarge over time. But... hey... if the price is much cheaper that the ceramic ones, it might just worth it. (How much does it cost BTW?)
Do let us know how it perform... ehh... even though I have stopped using CO2 altogether.
BC
Regards
Peter Gwee
Bigger as in bigger bubble size or bigger ceramic diffusor size?
What I'm concerned about is how small the bubbles are from a diffusor. No point getting an ADA one if it produces bubbles same size as a normal diffusor.
Colourful aquarium uses those ceramic diffusors housed in a black cover ... the bubbles coming looks quite fine from what I see ... check it out
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