Just needed to get some advice ASAP regarding this question.
I couldn't find a thread that had already covered this topic and wanted to ask your opinions on a matter.
If I ran an RDWC system with airstones only in the rez..... would it be an issue providing that:
1. I have 2 airstones in my 11 Gallon Rez (16 Gal total system)
2. I have a powerhead in my rez for bio filtration
3. Both the return Line and Powerhead have a 5 inch drop back to the rez for some DO
4. The system's total capacity of 16 Gallons is re-circulated 7.5 times an hour.
5.
I would rather have the feed line go to the bottom of the bucket to full circulate the water.... rather then just splashing on the surface and draining out the top. If I pump water in to the bottom of the bucket and drain from the top..... it seems like a better idea.... better circulation.
Question is: Do I need an airstone in my bucket with the above mentioned system? Can DO be transported from my rez to my bucket without worrying about the plant not getting enough in the bucket?
Thoughts?
Capn
I couldn't find a thread that had already covered this topic and wanted to ask your opinions on a matter.
If I ran an RDWC system with airstones only in the rez..... would it be an issue providing that:
1. I have 2 airstones in my 11 Gallon Rez (16 Gal total system)
2. I have a powerhead in my rez for bio filtration
3. Both the return Line and Powerhead have a 5 inch drop back to the rez for some DO
4. The system's total capacity of 16 Gallons is re-circulated 7.5 times an hour.
5.
I would rather have the feed line go to the bottom of the bucket to full circulate the water.... rather then just splashing on the surface and draining out the top. If I pump water in to the bottom of the bucket and drain from the top..... it seems like a better idea.... better circulation.
Question is: Do I need an airstone in my bucket with the above mentioned system? Can DO be transported from my rez to my bucket without worrying about the plant not getting enough in the bucket?
Thoughts?
Capn