Fishroom Central Air System: Complete Build and Installation
Old School Aquatics
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Every tank in a fish room needs air — but running a separate pump per tank isn't how professional setups work, and it's not how I built mine.
In this episode, I fabricate and install a single central air system that feeds every tank in the room from one source, and I break down exactly why this is the standard for any serious fish room build. This episode covers the full build: the manifold design, the parts that matter, how to build a central air ssytem, and the install process from start to finish — so you can replicate this in your own space regardless of room size.
HOW TO BUILD A FISH ROOM SERIES
Chapter 1: The Setup
Ep. 1 — What is this Project
Ep. 2 — How to Build a Fish Room | Project Scoping
Ep. 3 — The One Mistake that Dooms Every Fishroom Setup (Auto Water Change Selection)
Ep. 4 — Plan First, Build Once: The Fish Room Design Formula
Ep. 5 — Fish Room Equipment: What to Buy Cheap vs. What You Can't Skimp On
Chapter 2: Infrastructure
Ep. 1 — Fishroom Central Air System: Complete Build & Installation
Subscribe for the full series — new episodes every Week
If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me at my email: Store@OldSchoolAquatics.com
#FishRoom #AquariumBuild #FishRoomSetup #FishRoomBuild #CentralAirSystem
17 Comments
Changed my thought process of fish room thank you.
On my air system which I only I have one 80 blower I use an eco flow battery and it’s very good it runs the blower for about a day and starts instantly when losing power ..
And a question
Do you run any sort of pressure gauge on your air loop so you can adjust back pressure ?
Thanks
I researched a lot about nitrification and denitrification and, to my disappointment, there's not much stuff on denitrification at a small scale (almost all stuff is from reef tanks and water treatment facilities). I designed a scaled down solution for denitrification but it's not implemented yet. My problem is the source of carbon for the denitrifying bacteria. Almost all fish rooms rely on water changes to get rid of nitrates, and I think there should be other ways to at least reduce the water bill while still giving fish the best possible environment.
It would be cool to watch your take on the subject.
Also, check out this cool fishroom https://youtu.be/AQXihrRcYDI?si=5709DvBnqLaiX-3n. It has similarities to yours but I think it's superior.
Cheers
Fishroom Central Air System: Complete Build and Installation
Old School Aquatics
2,118 views
Every tank in a fish room needs air — but running a separate pump per tank isn't how professional setups work, and it's not how I built mine.
In this episode, I fabricate and install a single central air system that feeds every tank in the room from one source, and I break down exactly why this is the standard for any serious fish room build. This episode covers the full build: the manifold design, the parts that matter, how to build a central air ssytem, and the install process from start to finish — so you can replicate this in your own space regardless of room size.
HOW TO BUILD A FISH ROOM SERIES
Chapter 1: The Setup
Ep. 1 — What is this Project
Ep. 2 — How to Build a Fish Room | Project Scoping
Ep. 3 — The One Mistake that Dooms Every Fishroom Setup (Auto Water Change Selection)
Ep. 4 — Plan First, Build Once: The Fish Room Design Formula
Ep. 5 — Fish Room Equipment: What to Buy Cheap vs. What You Can't Skimp On
Chapter 2: Infrastructure
Ep. 1 — Fishroom Central Air System: Complete Build & Installation
Subscribe for the full series — new episodes every Week
If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me at my email: Store@OldSchoolAquatics.com
#FishRoom #AquariumBuild #FishRoomSetup #FishRoomBuild #CentralAirSystem